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 8216974 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81063774 epoch_slot_no: 106974 block_no: 8216797 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 26591 time: 2023-01-02 03:27:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9f71a4bef318314350a9ba2e2f3b67327020a0c67a0216ea55995d55a98e311Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1038jvydsxw53xul39j7zmyuxg9fuq4w53xcezywqpf5nxldydcwsj6mmjr op_cert: \xb100491a8a83f4e6adc2f97cc0135b0b066fcdfe9719dc3775108a23659f1b90 op_cert_counter: 15