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 8241778 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 81569645 epoch_slot_no: 180845 block_no: 8241601 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 4528 time: 2023-01-07 23:58:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfcab0032347e779555a4202141bfdf5d18771e3e6160798a382af704e4a7105Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1k9ac4y7rs3aeth92ajej7jlwnheqyxklrpdm86gvj75k7gq0y57ssewmje op_cert: \x6d0ac3c3ac59cd0d79f8b8bab322071f012b21530351041f9d36b585a5dcf108 op_cert_counter: 5