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 8208845 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80896713 epoch_slot_no: 371913 block_no: 8208668 slot_leader_id: 5742483 size: 8499 time: 2022-12-31 05:03:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaa8205d59252c37a2a5d2fee1c099c36406a653ee770d49028bcca70c37c0cfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gtfn6txpnzp8w0mwh5causwgcpu728cngk5nen7guqfsxvx3xe5q9s6xz8 op_cert: \x719c262adf2a05f1109375ccb77481d5220915df83207164d5c8ec091210d4e2 op_cert_counter: 9