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 8215501 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 81032967 epoch_slot_no: 76167 block_no: 8215324 slot_leader_id: 4583203 size: 87758 time: 2023-01-01 18:54:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x380afcd8c15fbbe3ba369490d7c101b353d472ee00c24e719e29e8173eb9e079Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yu4mjf8q5nqdzzpu5whjc0u5eesxdct685sk6gyxuzztfgpzy44skl3035 op_cert: \x8152709faf1bd1e41298e06de4dc12e75772b5bf09349a8a3939703381c06498 op_cert_counter: 13