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 8896131 Details
Epoch: 417 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 95032706 epoch_slot_no: 251906 block_no: 8895954 slot_leader_id: 4560329 size: 5796 time: 2023-06-12 19:43:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf4007e597e3b7f2cbe232d32ed590902c6c94c8ad9eff4bdeb4db2f4a05f500Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rcczqvh08687crmnemj7ykr8t5nhygv97uhjafn2wtkvhm43uc8qm8z782 op_cert: \x555619e0c525564accdffd12cfe10677be81edb676e5f2549bf23169bf46c424 op_cert_counter: 15