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 8871518 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 94528459 epoch_slot_no: 179659 block_no: 8871341 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 1681 time: 2023-06-06 23:39:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf530b7e87cef9d3ceb164b5772ac0261712ff448f3121cf5b7dbf3801377e20Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1myglh3s030w7klusdfvwc528a3ummkg6yxa5ha6xr68j7yvac5aqphqpzw op_cert: \x544c3b8d3cd914ba0dbca7dfb8804841d792be13ee7120b7ca42d61b2b6c6a3e op_cert_counter: 8