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 8953217 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96217598 epoch_slot_no: 140798 block_no: 8953040 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 66946 time: 2023-06-26 12:51:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8344feb0f177f747b3255fa826d32cd8928e013dbaafc601328dac77ea33f2c2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x77f96ddfbc7b9e17c21941acc9718e604d90fdf9e9a1e07fbdb164728a47b3bf op_cert_counter: 13