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 8871423 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94526511 epoch_slot_no: 177711 block_no: 8871246 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 64934 time: 2023-06-06 23:06:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82391b2c4c86e5920a5e8264bab6e21d3f00a9b077fc704d6a2da2b37c3538a5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hr5x0pecmup7vqgxf8haww5q4qhtjktac6jga67vafrvxs6yvf6q6ggpct op_cert: \x61bfe62bba84c2fd7ff87036adfb4e9f877567fc8d2aedbed48ccdcdec6fcd74 op_cert_counter: 9