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 8260415 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81954410 epoch_slot_no: 133610 block_no: 8260238 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 25155 time: 2023-01-12 10:51:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2d2792a40665fd9e051f0c7d39e56bfccd50871d97bffc8b36ddaf6b4c87238Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x82539bc404390c304fda02da711ed084892ef0801eea9560b109acaf0ccc0804 op_cert_counter: 1660589466