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 8874083 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 94581304 epoch_slot_no: 232504 block_no: 8873906 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 81262 time: 2023-06-07 14:19:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6acb927d163bdfc6ee10f7501438549fb0d901191f8c2c3a75e0e7a42f10eb4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x77f96ddfbc7b9e17c21941acc9718e604d90fdf9e9a1e07fbdb164728a47b3bf op_cert_counter: 13