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 8214791 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 81017940 epoch_slot_no: 61140 block_no: 8214614 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 83912 time: 2023-01-01 14:43:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7c539d2d7658ccde1f4cd3586ca135e5a009c0627d78dca9c01319838334597Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vt6fgw4568ysdtzvaau84jrwp2qkynx75wgxpsma67l8yhw9ufas0ep333 op_cert: \x3ee570563ba3e8f6dbddf6083844475686223d0b8e1414b27e757a8aa0933f6d op_cert_counter: 9