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 8219724 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 81119212 epoch_slot_no: 162412 block_no: 8219547 slot_leader_id: 6179705 size: 88543 time: 2023-01-02 18:51:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56f69aa705aba68f71148d99f5c046cab646de6eed20ab39f49cd0ab6c2b7153Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t83pyt3kcrlp5w2ed9ydmg3whljf4mn8waxa0rzpa94ce30fyz3s6af369 op_cert: \x2a60338826d5fd4b91dae38e19ebfa490152f5d53c6cebf393549af934313a67 op_cert_counter: 6