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 8237471 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 81479539 epoch_slot_no: 90739 block_no: 8237294 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 86646 time: 2023-01-06 22:57:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x261d3090a7a4ba1713db33fe32df8a7919c25c66933919f4dc616fee5d3532f2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v0encvmzxvrq6t7z8kcv97zfl6zs7cw9m3s668rw34vwkk9yqh4qsq0szv op_cert: \xabc5215923652b6282649003ac23bfda59583df6c9b5f8dcfce5e2bb6749693f op_cert_counter: 15