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 8215287 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 81028132 epoch_slot_no: 71332 block_no: 8215110 slot_leader_id: 6168741 size: 56351 time: 2023-01-01 17:33:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e9efb3aaf33b209cee44cee7e10cd5768dd9b1956fd742e2a6102b5ed5f7f16Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w0eq7ekmrvuehz6en4lhwta2clt0kc6yxg05k4fumgsxnw5ryfxsxyf35w op_cert: \x9e8dd1d75b22500c7c4df0c01c3c69ef53a12ac1555ba53b5881e820058e873e op_cert_counter: 8