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 8241628 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 81566508 epoch_slot_no: 177708 block_no: 8241451 slot_leader_id: 4555585 size: 46900 time: 2023-01-07 23:06:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c99a24ebdd83b658465c1036d33ba2a041da425042bddf50e748e883a30d8d8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kchxdfjqfew7vt88e7l6q2eg3nylf5arahhp8pzfn5z2eyy0z4tsg7sr5k op_cert: \xc27433feff613bd667b38103ab6340830451dff066ad4bf19b732ea6d922e14b op_cert_counter: 31