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 8271840 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82189425 epoch_slot_no: 368625 block_no: 8271663 slot_leader_id: 5326616 size: 17484 time: 2023-01-15 04:08:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x501039d13cc61a50f7bef55dc4d3ce7a7978c662077dbae4115c2d59a2936cacBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dleklwlv9zy7rjvh73fhwjwae4t6ehhy6mtgh7xkpg9jne3r9knq8yacqq op_cert: \xbc4596d122a946ae10491d5811c9594a66b4635637b27f6a46860f02123392b3 op_cert_counter: 7