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 8228777 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81302674 epoch_slot_no: 345874 block_no: 8228600 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 52175 time: 2023-01-04 21:49:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6114d866c741a1ea5f9ff8d6a9a9a81eee14f6260314c9364bd3a782b82d66a9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x3ddf838bd584c93dc0a5f3b3b396d3591479be92640a6fa8bc933e32d2a1ec39 op_cert_counter: 8