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 8916304 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 95448971 epoch_slot_no: 236171 block_no: 8916127 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 61603 time: 2023-06-17 15:21:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa57f4c8bd2835c56ff25d40f38268e53e33cb90083f3a35708cd88f1449c5171Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \x04a5ca913b18fd2fc26d3f170239b5e550691134ce2b96d2557648b3444d719c op_cert_counter: 18