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 8877630 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 94653732 epoch_slot_no: 304932 block_no: 8877453 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 82093 time: 2023-06-08 10:27:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbae9250d0d6237d11862b38ac0a86a6401d1830ad574ef90ad1b64137f4f4a4cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x1a24f9008a8ebf8f8368fdafd59cc0624ce311bb7647c302e3036d0874252533 op_cert_counter: 10