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 8966326 Details
Epoch: 420Number of transactions in block: 30
slot_no: 96489294
epoch_slot_no: 412494
block_no: 8966149
slot_leader_id: 5904986
size: 81368
time: 2023-06-29 16:19:45
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x74a754ee9f2589340ca064679fcf5c2f46a14bd181f48e7cccf1a27756ed52c4
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1anrqmtdj6e6cyq8l0jq3wka2hcwp3sq0tc9a5w6ccnjt05yterestd02xjop_cert: \xb9718899fb8fceaef899227be09fe894639fc85e1b03147bbd84eb24fcd1a1cc
op_cert_counter: 12