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 8877339 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94648141 epoch_slot_no: 299341 block_no: 8877162 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 56638 time: 2023-06-08 08:53:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbddd3aea8efccd71ef223db9f29750b41f21da191ae2189b76c8ec908070d27Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13er3tmwgaukk4rqcvzc3va07ptapsmht7t8mv240fs6jdwx9h4yqpx0rfs op_cert: \x0d37049f1a9e977ae465fee257ccf4468e69b456eaccb68a9e3ce8b70574a645 op_cert_counter: 8