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 8912030 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95363550 epoch_slot_no: 150750 block_no: 8911853 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 57348 time: 2023-06-16 15:37:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc101004ee7b34fff1161c323e9e3f8d960789ea6d6785ab1e87e912706970413Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgmzg2d8q52p3zegs4nnkce50rmud54aqm53djrpyfw5v7s233wq6yrz9z op_cert: \xde6703f9a977763355d0ec730ade4ce1346dc2318801c5f0f1c901f832c668bb op_cert_counter: 13