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 8907570 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 95270553 epoch_slot_no: 57753 block_no: 8907393 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 87040 time: 2023-06-15 13:47:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x493e2f59d692998631850db0924a69420c5fa2f007f413b3fe9774fc34fc8041Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e9pvcugzux0yxw3eh0kt868q5tq74ndknrq68lj3fmpt7ndfm2jqesmly7 op_cert: \xfcaabc5a8320b063d431373b5296ad23e8d771029e93a98f908477f5465e9307 op_cert_counter: 14