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 8231963 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 81367450 epoch_slot_no: 410650 block_no: 8231786 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 87608 time: 2023-01-05 15:49:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0028d1379313b1205e61edbfc50c5239f7ec0bbf2560b4913c162a09f2d89c01Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xeef991746cd87a083ed458efaec85a54c1fe2c59cd1ff92714d1448ec1d15830 op_cert_counter: 12