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 8248255 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81704213 epoch_slot_no: 315413 block_no: 8248078 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 15873 time: 2023-01-09 13:21:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3dfd94c703868147165cb8c8ab4c9a3b752c1d1d430faabdab706a3082249fbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hr5x0pecmup7vqgxf8haww5q4qhtjktac6jga67vafrvxs6yvf6q6ggpct op_cert: \xd509f48fac67c76c38e245dd369400383fdfb449eaab734d1cc0e1b2380facd4 op_cert_counter: 7