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 8217348 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 81071421 epoch_slot_no: 114621 block_no: 8217171 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 64190 time: 2023-01-02 05:35:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x709357cbe2e26e0a3389ff0ef04937dfbb90659d61a353d1e17eaac1d4a37875Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12u53fs72qflkaellznc7f3grwxzejy5vlkl0jwnesfsnrce97cuq7gl5e6 op_cert: \xaca66e6e54757fb1617074b62f3f4a80ce32aabcf83b1fab44bc2f9d356aa196 op_cert_counter: 8