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 8870007 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94497870 epoch_slot_no: 149070 block_no: 8869830 slot_leader_id: 5430728 size: 78316 time: 2023-06-06 15:09:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc78831a609c0d59e0a8e5dc29e9daa47e3ef8ccfc544ee786e0d7d5c98c6115Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hanecvhkuud56zwhmkz4fsx20jjwnekze0ahj3n2g86fkm7w55ssztlskl op_cert: \x7b5bb8f3470fa2618e1b392d5078abae6b8a0ed3b4d6baf3e3f5a399ef8025bb op_cert_counter: 10