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 8872636 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 94551954 epoch_slot_no: 203154 block_no: 8872459 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 4407 time: 2023-06-07 06:10:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7f947ac0284fc3601124dc4aa9091df6fafcf3133dba84c1ba66eecd908bb06Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yx8mpm07s3354vrt3jc6ftdlzg35v5nnalq4wn3pqrur8a5x7x6q6zpkl8 op_cert: \xd008a84889c1c6d5b2d04953b59baf0ce26fa40f6d35863ea432332fd4f50655 op_cert_counter: 18