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 8949421 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 96135895 epoch_slot_no: 59095 block_no: 8949244 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 44585 time: 2023-06-25 14:09:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6a434fed419cfcf645f655eae9fcd7237f5fdc7c03d4f6016a572ff030f217dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x5e0bec58e2e3a1101281c6ae4918888d58f9c77dac128e6381589ea9f237bc98 op_cert_counter: 14