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 8235624 Details
Epoch: 386Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 81441316
epoch_slot_no: 52516
block_no: 8235447
slot_leader_id: 4555604
size: 38304
time: 2023-01-06 12:20:07
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x946336ab799a37e857d2cf74236baa70dbdd77b11ebb0161cac48357836d91f0
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kjk3hkkgrrxpxufa2sptam0gsycr9s9yuy5jnrk9ez2swmuk7p0s0ueylmop_cert: \x5b0b5e684576b0a6401f357cc1d416c809da978d52d514550dafaa4cd73467b3
op_cert_counter: 18