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 8921835 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 95561628 epoch_slot_no: 348828 block_no: 8921658 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 45056 time: 2023-06-18 22:38:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x826a596acf53d6390b2ab373586840e6070c3315b08bf01b0733b308f7a96291Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kkmpqpgn4m92dqeusyvdvydl6wy8mthe59svsdctntq44kpuyglsfnu4wh op_cert: \xaf881ff01b21d09e7c8ef04a2d4454391c974d07f82972e99eb1d45030ae9091 op_cert_counter: 8