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 8980059 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 96771933 epoch_slot_no: 263133 block_no: 8979882 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 55174 time: 2023-07-02 22:50:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4337bcbdfe58478d833b0c1c89f7f7cde127af329a6ef6fa75981605fca46ac2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x77f96ddfbc7b9e17c21941acc9718e604d90fdf9e9a1e07fbdb164728a47b3bf op_cert_counter: 13