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 8263478 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 82017416 epoch_slot_no: 196616 block_no: 8263301 slot_leader_id: 6360851 size: 7851 time: 2023-01-13 04:21:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19a8c5559e7cd96171294dc31d3b3c5fd9154c3b61a3b8eba3fa81790526883eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15hnuprkr23edvwepmfuarcndxtp50sekyyx6ns9gcgsx8z6ptwps0ergcp op_cert: \x8fbc239714e476032d5b8f3aead9d369a0c9789018acc4861778c7ff1c158519 op_cert_counter: 7