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 8266048 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 82069930 epoch_slot_no: 249130 block_no: 8265871 slot_leader_id: 4809934 size: 6902 time: 2023-01-13 18:57:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270c5dee9f13cd5d0745bc8a3c7f1f328037e36bd99e376d6bea0c5c96fe4f94Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13udtypkcty4yj00gvak7f6f8vs8f6f6l2w6mcp2z97edzp2wu2rqtj538x op_cert: \xe01bca636bc51e5b1384af7d124e8bcdf15f973ea0267a21dd6c97925151d38e op_cert_counter: 10