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 8234098 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81411274 epoch_slot_no: 22474 block_no: 8233921 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 34888 time: 2023-01-06 03:59:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27bb82373672c2e6dea5d3fdb8733ad8b1b2db92e8418a8c2f17d8263cec7dc5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n7f3jsa9eacsgal4g62tu5j0sew52ahgek848hlvk6f4vhv5yjvsutxcz4 op_cert: \x23aa830f74fb2c267b2ac06524df9fda0ab76295fb0d3a885cd366f645431cb4 op_cert_counter: 8