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 8874906 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 94599406 epoch_slot_no: 250606 block_no: 8874729 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 68529 time: 2023-06-07 19:21:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda5cb9c9c574074129c1a59eddb1a11b928bd4fef82a2f8d36f9750c8a402861Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19yzsxj0wpvns57zq6zw626z27amrnfqmy5j5h7ywj9u693qjzs8s4a24t2 op_cert: \x08ec35c22e53f926d12c9a3bae2a6b46bbb37a765152ed77e0067ad96c378d74 op_cert_counter: 28