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 8925160 Details
Epoch: 418 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 95631404 epoch_slot_no: 418604 block_no: 8924983 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 68742 time: 2023-06-19 18:01:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69d1d5c1dd0d9be573f938f19daf40afad189b427e6c9535c9c1e016e6eaedceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vlaree565s5ewvzsvdac4ypkkcu3azj5qkdj8k3zzmaad4vg6zqsv7p0vz op_cert: \x4860712b14a2ff70d3550356a53903bc3475e79931a8816ee85385b463788118 op_cert_counter: 11