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 8994829 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97079145 epoch_slot_no: 138345 block_no: 8994652 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 51189 time: 2023-07-06 12:10:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bc876b2494169b0cfafed9c55397e383565b692f65d769f2ecfd28737e07f03Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs9l47kfluypfaezzetmvfmspmplxrdcpkzv93548zzcg2dz00kqrkqnl7 op_cert: \x8b4c45f6cc7df7d9b70cc287fb53350a36a5da1910955e651f27bac112ebfb96 op_cert_counter: 3