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 8968934 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96543026 epoch_slot_no: 34226 block_no: 8968757 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 28881 time: 2023-06-30 07:15:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x962b6245627fc1e1533975967a46a4efa6cc24112cc7e3a0ab85ed22501f2867Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1k697welhug4ydtr6zucp0vvx3r3jf7nx0x2qxzzr3qr43m5pl4yq6dd6l8 op_cert: \x7a93f1ae544bc1c5ff0f0da8e07474a24317195e3b38d3df75b51d215a5514ea op_cert_counter: 12