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 8914940 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 95421727 epoch_slot_no: 208927 block_no: 8914763 slot_leader_id: 4729625 size: 28091 time: 2023-06-17 07:46:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f72ad25e0674f9a5b49596e3433c2329f6c6a77c16345f18ac176759087bb6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ax9fmc8m5z9rqumnr44cmq4s2v7h9w3c6hkge0rjkkaawfxm3eequvrll5 op_cert: \xbd667f8706625af43028bf7fa1f0fa24b1226d7e7b4873f324ff60679ae568d8 op_cert_counter: 16