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 8225978 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 81246737 epoch_slot_no: 289937 block_no: 8225801 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 85431 time: 2023-01-04 06:17:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce4be5f0f54f49e42dffd3911eba170a0a143dfaa2d47e9f6a7a5b562bda5b82Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xcac75f5755d2ccb5427b20693ee879ab0882278aed96d1beef38ed2f82b75c23 op_cert_counter: 7