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 8275212 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 82257403 epoch_slot_no: 4603 block_no: 8275035 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 88295 time: 2023-01-15 23:01:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb4e5ac9b73cb0c5380dcfea73c5e44942a7b7ed1e491e78b74c7838c5e5157dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zavhf95ryxte9j9fph280n36uma85ulaujz2df4f0k6ndefnurvs9rm829 op_cert: \x925de1c21a13f9f97b17f462d1c5e40e80e8909025f1cb91b1910868f745c847 op_cert_counter: 1