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 8237429 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81478475 epoch_slot_no: 89675 block_no: 8237252 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 82670 time: 2023-01-06 22:39:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cde42c15e28d8d8a927e33e21a806b2f24f44ba01bd8fa8e4db3fd1dcce1427Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r0t7y0wps9l5fxza3ufx3kft6pgs7svqunzlqjsfc2dcqtls944skzln9y op_cert: \x1673b4de8f60d64872b81c0eee4196afef146cc41bc01ff6550783585f0001fe op_cert_counter: 10