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 8923881 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 95604998 epoch_slot_no: 392198 block_no: 8923704 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 12111 time: 2023-06-19 10:41:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4b7f783dc7c9e15115ae770b01cef44b41f447fc1b8e3626674a1b33a149162Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 10