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 8224152 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81208666 epoch_slot_no: 251866 block_no: 8223975 slot_leader_id: 4583545 size: 17156 time: 2023-01-03 19:42:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x246c2a7278eac6a2f06838080c8833452966b1dbf69accedfaa9f8d5f080d445Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dyyj58hvs2xezcxks33esndcuy7x5t9elhudtwdrtyq0nu86aylsqmuu9w op_cert: \xd71c74d947bd2afb5a468cdaf7ed06441571dfaa9d649e0926bf6faa010d425d op_cert_counter: 1