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 8871093 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94519878 epoch_slot_no: 171078 block_no: 8870916 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 83857 time: 2023-06-06 21:16:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a574493a09950c43e3c3d2397d23a342682f078375448eb2a1909c67f744ae8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yx0wlq38wts5edet68apfdh8jxmjwkekmt40rtexfp2melwlq3wqhqemz0 op_cert: \x41c0a9feb091d65064a129a41786fa2589fe118a08f8753acee828a18105cfac op_cert_counter: 1659819332