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 8975243 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 96672872 epoch_slot_no: 164072 block_no: 8975066 slot_leader_id: 8309547 size: 82951 time: 2023-07-01 19:19:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcedf0577cd207d28c48122e5be039e22ab24d6b430d86f703241d9c8b1b69d37Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x9wng73hk4mwy3a9yr7n25ksn3h4m5mp5w7hy2e6mqkt686wwxnqj0pkch op_cert: \x4d585be3b289027763aa3308d38d97fdc767ee8b925396198526f6607d337263 op_cert_counter: 2