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 8971891 Details
Epoch: 421Number of transactions in block: 35
slot_no: 96604138
epoch_slot_no: 95338
block_no: 8971714
slot_leader_id: 7880633
size: 85233
time: 2023-07-01 00:13:49
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x94c56659903758c834e3107c85e3723a8c3303228f801e77f6388c0b89a09732
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fmy2u2mlsuvxpv22z3dvd50yefxpz552ck4n6ja60z68ytqsqmaqd3hqecop_cert: \xd36427c82a149521ea770d1bc2f5b3773a8958b028b6407c31915efb9db539ce
op_cert_counter: 4