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 8239926 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 81530872 epoch_slot_no: 142072 block_no: 8239749 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 84560 time: 2023-01-07 13:12:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5f3a6c0ae9eaaa5c418c8babc5843b774946775a8c7359b50d8a9fde6f80776Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xcac75f5755d2ccb5427b20693ee879ab0882278aed96d1beef38ed2f82b75c23 op_cert_counter: 7