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 8215149 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 81024932 epoch_slot_no: 68132 block_no: 8214972 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 436 time: 2023-01-01 16:40:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ccea44b86682d45aa9f3988bda81eadb7899aa7fd0f3068f4cf1f740fe9017eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \xa34ac4ab6b8ba3be82b324231b0c1a29ab7659e0831f0b13fec4442c4cd702e2 op_cert_counter: 12