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 8258704 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 81920575 epoch_slot_no: 99775 block_no: 8258527 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 76316 time: 2023-01-12 01:27:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cfaade153c4c8619ff0e1e8473246ae2c2b0a3dd2409c378862331f92f774e0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \x19119e9313a244d5ac139189feefae8bba5c5ce81266edbcc73fc8d9838aa630 op_cert_counter: 16