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 8872451 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94547644 epoch_slot_no: 198844 block_no: 8872274 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 59160 time: 2023-06-07 04:58:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62326db52c401ca1a680195712717875612d7b5255196d93e197491a104cdaa3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pywnvvkrlfvsjau9lzhfq39lrfsehnpvmlm5gezugm5unavjzueqgr4t9h op_cert: \x184186997e1f8b13b0aac696c8a17a1c8857a85a953dd0e5024f8f1a7894be39 op_cert_counter: 14