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 8212430 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 80969606 epoch_slot_no: 12806 block_no: 8212253 slot_leader_id: 5002858 size: 88541 time: 2023-01-01 01:18:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6412558a1375f75a408f702220470bf20553bff2331a149cc38c6c9ca98dcb78Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x7v9d7z7sx23dhlcazrlhf7erqct29tjnkkyyltmchg97ds54lmsyc78mf op_cert: \x0cd110a6e4b8180276ba6c75c5c8c515922f7f32ef3fae2185404d8684417264 op_cert_counter: 8