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 8954160 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 96237706 epoch_slot_no: 160906 block_no: 8953983 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 81568 time: 2023-06-26 18:26:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67b1ea1c2e8f0fca896772c9be297d7df1a61b286ecdc4ab21aa182da4902b7cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x26vzuykasg47gq3mqjq3z2gjvd4e38usx4n6lenuseqn6nuw47ssge7w3 op_cert: \x233b78f144429e12e4884e498dc21c4ddeb4858fe228773837411d16809e7c41 op_cert_counter: 7