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 8888026 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94865428 epoch_slot_no: 84628 block_no: 8887849 slot_leader_id: 6284437 size: 26408 time: 2023-06-10 21:15:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2b3a322e1ef4a650670907726b2f953df26803a56f74edf49eeaa1b7f35f989Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l9upellrprstwce0vwq98sm037nwf95zc9hep9tw0uqqq4xndpfsvp4e90 op_cert: \x087102782b5915be73cb0cb5bfb7082c7eba40183954c60b17980a4cbbdd91a7 op_cert_counter: 8