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 8221826 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 81161748 epoch_slot_no: 204948 block_no: 8221649 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 19640 time: 2023-01-03 06:40:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc05f707caea69f066a2de03c73c3ae886844250b866cb27af93fb6d60b093f51Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zex6fy5atu7e7l5akzqqjvzn80valqdng56hta8p3uyvajyhuxpsd7f3v3 op_cert: \xfd296caa2b25183c71a0c107bb76f2865a99a7e269204a5c7b2210ce923182c5 op_cert_counter: 9