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 8871153 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 94521197 epoch_slot_no: 172397 block_no: 8870976 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 31863 time: 2023-06-06 21:38:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04cde09d6fe607bc5b5be293aaaf06bb3c8d764bb222f6e3d34e11ccb0b73943Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yx6wtxhrp052yghh6g62xzejg5494gmh7nfutzfaahrwl0smr4qsahevee op_cert: \xd58c1495fd7fb63d4c5b0d205617b5d10b5f0f99053726f99065ec60aebf1fea op_cert_counter: 13