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 8870135 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 94500133 epoch_slot_no: 151333 block_no: 8869958 slot_leader_id: 6245815 size: 87611 time: 2023-06-06 15:47:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42600f6a61be89412126aa46babc5c1931f9fa87ad7c44c350762889a105cefbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1903kfttqswg9aq5rkwqkt89w8660xeqlz6jerdstj9qyyaf6lsrs0vvdc8 op_cert: \x391f7df82d6461758b10e610d948fcea8e30552d8bd544b4090b540877c6e2c5 op_cert_counter: 18