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 8868771 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 94472823 epoch_slot_no: 124023 block_no: 8868594 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 88719 time: 2023-06-06 08:11:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde99a7024ede0cef74ffd113e7ae5f5bc789e3f46a83f3a41a375f4505ce6fbbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6 op_cert: \x6b9488533f6e5a7873edb7308a3ee82ff2a955ccc152ee432b8e213a20524826 op_cert_counter: 6