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 8871299 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 94524235 epoch_slot_no: 175435 block_no: 8871122 slot_leader_id: 5497979 size: 89028 time: 2023-06-06 22:28:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5115f1dd585e643f25937ff50e6078e2f1e4e0c5afd22f977286407d05dd3fb2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1q7ry9nnzqcjhq23xw30mvvp66rpwlznq8ha2j63hel377gwd0mms52kge4 op_cert: \x9d343feaeab2adfde1f4c785cb4fb5441302b33dea157f9f8a5c2dadf1d27b7c op_cert_counter: 12