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 8260939 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 81965223 epoch_slot_no: 144423 block_no: 8260762 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 87071 time: 2023-01-12 13:51:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f18b733484e73550c8fc35ff3d5df5c52fefef23d9d3d47a89f33252f54a3bbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x5cf29eb7adcb66bef95c27a3bce074f8f7a29945f2b1407dc8eaea605ca8acca op_cert_counter: 15