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 8234184 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81413217 epoch_slot_no: 24417 block_no: 8234007 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 41870 time: 2023-01-06 04:31:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7760a1812bd8d3a3763ab43a6f8c17649d643fd4fa064e7fd2da5812d9bcf5d3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hryzec3zjkds8d4k5xnkk7e76j8varatq0cf85l9r3fsskxwgxqzzyqcz op_cert: \xdc8ae229e151c359105b7761314b1bbadd0028f846b36db851e79407ecde80d6 op_cert_counter: 13