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 8237194 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 81473855 epoch_slot_no: 85055 block_no: 8237017 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 78525 time: 2023-01-06 21:22:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc6b12ce025d0083e97c00aabaa04871be42b15c92e53a4bef342a92017d09bcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x15dd68ca4c441e6d6528bc70242fdfc5cd0926ff55e382371b49f2c7084dd28e op_cert_counter: 10