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 8871253 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 94523394 epoch_slot_no: 174594 block_no: 8871076 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 86623 time: 2023-06-06 22:14:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9140c1b495ff5609740cd31fe72c7617dc71d9b0b8b32e46e11e87c03a3d7b22Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n7098460nvs79vz0ve0p2y3q9pqgtphwvv2qcza7m7a6wj5eqdaq202f59 op_cert: \xcee1819cee5a5d87ac10d223bdb5636d14d6d84a208cf16ddd1be839cbb4c7e5 op_cert_counter: 10