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 8211457 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 80949202 epoch_slot_no: 424402 block_no: 8211280 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 22618 time: 2022-12-31 19:38:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfde8d95a94b6c138094241279b7316af80c7417299caf8231b468ae37f829aecBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xcac75f5755d2ccb5427b20693ee879ab0882278aed96d1beef38ed2f82b75c23 op_cert_counter: 7