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 8912073 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 95364414 epoch_slot_no: 151614 block_no: 8911896 slot_leader_id: 7527142 size: 32867 time: 2023-06-16 15:51:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x330efbfa0e1cc7529d85925b4c60e2e4c78fb4f5c2497d9eac85502018f554eeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1m2xrnzff5rhttgqavderrvnew4lj45l8p2kkwqnme7t5xrlf9lnsawm7xv op_cert: \x430abfd4003b073ad07dbb3cb46f3e18196a136172632860f80bc73e9c5da92c op_cert_counter: 6