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 8962974 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 96419404 epoch_slot_no: 342604 block_no: 8962797 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 14382 time: 2023-06-28 20:54:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf16cf15d53e276b77dde067e8244d5342af604d17dcf1b1533fb11bf8ade7c75Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kwuaxe3d34my778e4fwyewhtuj7s3rnenvyny4pa0qjdf382tycq8dqdm8 op_cert: \x143ae568853a65b6e294eeb55cc9286c16b51c48d20701b110b59dc16a87bdfb op_cert_counter: 3