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 8929849 Details
Epoch: 419 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 95726348 epoch_slot_no: 81548 block_no: 8929672 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 85688 time: 2023-06-20 20:23:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x207001e6bc4b1b2125624922a1065f172750891c27e91041acdabc264ca60d45Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6 op_cert: \x6b9488533f6e5a7873edb7308a3ee82ff2a955ccc152ee432b8e213a20524826 op_cert_counter: 6