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 8231620 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 81359390 epoch_slot_no: 402590 block_no: 8231443 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 33801 time: 2023-01-05 13:34:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x079b412af80de3a7fe7bfc4ce51ec7a4f093937aec5df44f15224b10a1acf7d9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x15dd68ca4c441e6d6528bc70242fdfc5cd0926ff55e382371b49f2c7084dd28e op_cert_counter: 10