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 8256895 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 81882246 epoch_slot_no: 61446 block_no: 8256718 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 84069 time: 2023-01-11 14:48:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41d4c86824dcba89ecf5d01c53cb98d3ed6d00d6a4247b2d8203da6759764cfaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ep6tmd0vdtareyst59rlwj8669hxwsjtp33f0w6qfwv54mkx8s7qqn6jp4 op_cert: \xc492a42dd382209755974b6877a29a5614cd7955da1613fcba5890f807bdca75 op_cert_counter: 10