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 8994361 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 97070065 epoch_slot_no: 129265 block_no: 8994184 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 84957 time: 2023-07-06 09:39:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8d7fbd2369a6a92aba369372a20d516d20cb54f5fd2ff2e5a648a560a12b344Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs9l47kfluypfaezzetmvfmspmplxrdcpkzv93548zzcg2dz00kqrkqnl7 op_cert: \x8b4c45f6cc7df7d9b70cc287fb53350a36a5da1910955e651f27bac112ebfb96 op_cert_counter: 3