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 8271002 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82172625 epoch_slot_no: 351825 block_no: 8270825 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 43392 time: 2023-01-14 23:28:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd34b1faf79c2a9282e1c22e7314f5cf5055c521a2e52d0381c8b0c30fe5b991Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hj3xwnwjsrf898938uzs2kzpm7gyhcmvlxwak7gtufuxn4caezzq6e6mk6 op_cert: \x92a0fb3488a12f1f5d59279cce1d219ef7fa6afe62086184033c5cbe9d074040 op_cert_counter: 12