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 8213642 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 80994779 epoch_slot_no: 37979 block_no: 8213465 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 9826 time: 2023-01-01 08:17:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecd23ae955ccbea4f9d4fa06bc98bd1e6cea0ce9b29dce9d51883b3a45e00fb5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18stcjdcu588hsmyhcpjq98vqwmw9ry3gamvyldv6rdwv75gfxflq82dh27 op_cert: \xa931f46279fd9b15af4a350c37e4fc7d0bb99c77e2e5290f13330cf29567a773 op_cert_counter: 1