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 8873033 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94559854 epoch_slot_no: 211054 block_no: 8872856 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 89009 time: 2023-06-07 08:22:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4785da199989ee3680cc738fa47e7b8502d8ada44a026f80e6fb027f7b9925e5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pq6pgh9hztgm3enuahyt6m5nkwn87uw9thfevpwaqwh8jgzwj4ks5su272 op_cert: \xf270cec1b04c7f5af9b45f893aa949404e1983e68daf349e99d91ffc047f34bf op_cert_counter: 12