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 8212507 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 80971225 epoch_slot_no: 14425 block_no: 8212330 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 16111 time: 2023-01-01 01:45:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9213e6ddc5c268e677078c43850c7922f0b7ed6c8dd3442e17717423a1f3d1c4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1frnthuz2a86rn5sphe7akvxhu2czzve4yhr5cdjtvmjax3unx5zswkyxr6 op_cert: \xb8715b957338de9e140c9f8213e21c2167ecd76477ceccc64c5458c41bc61e47 op_cert_counter: 7