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 8880869 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94719708 epoch_slot_no: 370908 block_no: 8880692 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 55083 time: 2023-06-09 04:46:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeddd0f4e469da653a737cb1aa5c8151e0b7def5b0ef4872af24c1e6481300ac5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tawdpfmgzkefrmg603n2cq047d5fj8cs0d4csce4xrxzzst444tsvwet66 op_cert: \xca60a8125c550d41c45b8d6f793f79dfa262201a644d82c880ff691e7557061b op_cert_counter: 12