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 8202216 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80759804 epoch_slot_no: 235004 block_no: 8202039 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 3576 time: 2022-12-29 15:01:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2afce7e8fac75fdb42383b09d1a0f9a9675d73ad10b407bc78d90411c4e45dd0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10sfjs922rrnx85gj7c9hffpnp04azhrnnc9nghrdajtchl8r205q79ucp0 op_cert: \x0aec8f7f1156af110fa0e05796a8eae4b1cf1aae08913e4d4ac99c67e61b4654 op_cert_counter: 23