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 8260784 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 81961693 epoch_slot_no: 140893 block_no: 8260607 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 4041 time: 2023-01-12 12:53:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb778863de020f9648ea37c21fac41cf556a3f2ed0be9a9c9a9d3def110f25dd0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \xa34ac4ab6b8ba3be82b324231b0c1a29ab7659e0831f0b13fec4442c4cd702e2 op_cert_counter: 12