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 8241749 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 81568962 epoch_slot_no: 180162 block_no: 8241572 slot_leader_id: 5761213 size: 84710 time: 2023-01-07 23:47:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f7586f37e60067e604e75ea6250ca25e52553a0ed794334a6d85a59d78995a2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1q669gvfvhrpnfqf2vvfgzg5aajfdalpp0dsuxewdf8pjkwcec2kqpgfcnu op_cert: \x2097c08c2d210c05246299bb4fb2b6f79a9f3c5ea2305a738c52c1fc593b0665 op_cert_counter: 9