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 8245879 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 81654979 epoch_slot_no: 266179 block_no: 8245702 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 73035 time: 2023-01-08 23:41:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27eb643d57fb906e1a8d532a3c5552f257d8835ef5ca58298b21a0615f8614caBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xcac75f5755d2ccb5427b20693ee879ab0882278aed96d1beef38ed2f82b75c23 op_cert_counter: 7