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 8228700 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 81301318 epoch_slot_no: 344518 block_no: 8228523 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 87232 time: 2023-01-04 21:26:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe44f13844b95696d7779b58db56c667825e1bb4fe11d7fdd12e2f5030c2410d8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 8