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 8966231 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96487229 epoch_slot_no: 410429 block_no: 8966054 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 48207 time: 2023-06-29 15:45:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb52218aa65bba6067da4e43d2bcd4870cd23161a7b61c7a4006081e4d59849dbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jyapxqrqfccqchjd6x5a049j6u53dqv5l264u98hqqxwdgn9ngjqhj2276 op_cert: \xe58416b9df238def07195cb2ed8ca6b3804063a832ad1a8ab0c17f5ab3087d46 op_cert_counter: 12