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 8868877 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 94475003 epoch_slot_no: 126203 block_no: 8868700 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 84470 time: 2023-06-06 08:48:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab0a33736de683ac753a6d0a154a3fa890df467c0cd74c85670c7a0cfda7261Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jqqrt66yqvvtnx6jdh5l5qjztqxryu5thpz5m7lc2lapzgr07yzsqrn9qp op_cert: \xc08d443ed594ae0ba3818fd0ddf6915568d9a23cf453307c564dc5acd2469531 op_cert_counter: 8