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 8999667 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 97180361 epoch_slot_no: 239561 block_no: 8999490 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 16244 time: 2023-07-07 16:17:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb91ecedae61db05aad63dcc2fe9c1f3dbdb49e4b5b9c453f3751dd385e214cfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \xcfa0fb33e1b26bd1d7d90b3ad067a843fc4847ac72b13cd706acbcc323306cda op_cert_counter: 14