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 8218908 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 81102144 epoch_slot_no: 145344 block_no: 8218731 slot_leader_id: 6248308 size: 10611 time: 2023-01-02 14:07:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fd6cfdd9fce83d815e10bfc858a92753bf13cb8899a50809095e1ff20af2f01Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fekydlamx280m99vy6px6sjfm9y2tgx7qjur0w2ghzsdvdd5c5gs2r45l5 op_cert: \xdcf5ea8cbe08857533f31cd466fc737cf21a27729a2df324122f36001f25d310 op_cert_counter: 6