A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8868695 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 94471272 epoch_slot_no: 122472 block_no: 8868518 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 86410 time: 2023-06-06 07:46:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b73c354fcd60784bb3d38181471131455ada491dfed1c588a009a6b89bf2a90Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tswqpwsrfpalg370ggf3xqgjhets6n02jz0wcuma3m8srylw435su2kfn0 op_cert: \xcc5883bfb861308d1267b088157174a3fb98dba488aa7e4f416b42c3e02d80e3 op_cert_counter: 9