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 8265890 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 82066323 epoch_slot_no: 245523 block_no: 8265713 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 87601 time: 2023-01-13 17:56:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc4fde2967dfa12a48b0a9c1c3935ff13a633195bf2c2f8d4c6b61baafb42cdbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1st3ysz45pektlvnsxj3s8454x5m8l2jqxjslkcqjk0zuu66l3qfql2m7rv op_cert: \x303443727c1a922b755715f2c56fa6be99737efd0cd3a3a1dbcfd4a9b8665d55 op_cert_counter: 11