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 8880157 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94704975 epoch_slot_no: 356175 block_no: 8879980 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 42485 time: 2023-06-09 00:41:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eeb4ec3c3d7ebed304665131a33c7d4b2871a1c958952c4a40c433ad2b28053Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x5023a3e2d5fda75a82519b5c39fc275328b722e0b87a9a271f85da899bdfd174 op_cert_counter: 14