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 8214483 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81011823 epoch_slot_no: 55023 block_no: 8214306 slot_leader_id: 4727750 size: 10137 time: 2023-01-01 13:01:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce0bc5d4c15a1d3e39affc159e3aa277eea7a0e1a5d82e3eda717f8f16a8f20cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10crrnwex35hl2xxswjr5p5665zuuqm3eq0hgmg8lx6ygr3x08jwqehay6p op_cert: \xdaf0c3dc3c36f42d28c2b637fec5d8d7e82eca7bb45fdf3341dec58d008a7d92 op_cert_counter: 12