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 8232503 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 81378145 epoch_slot_no: 421345 block_no: 8232326 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 46958 time: 2023-01-05 18:47:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4512e0578e344627a12bd7ffb79793ae377f0d024f8df0ca2365a0c943526a2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ngghyylmk529sf6unkf3v7qq2l9flr4yqpz99gnv25spm9xwyymsslfy77 op_cert: \xdceef3d886c48c16a8df4f41f600b43eb97ccf5a4dd87705cbefdec0093efc69 op_cert_counter: 9