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 8276695 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82288326 epoch_slot_no: 35526 block_no: 8276518 slot_leader_id: 7034455 size: 11031 time: 2023-01-16 07:36:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a2f83a9d1827d25a0169ef3eb29c862cbb5ee3e923257356c00f6ccc1f65d78Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hpnvfvh6ajuwq93nrxxfz9mqrt3c566sdnem75rkcx00sn9y9vhq2wynjp op_cert: \xfc7d56d30405592c23ffb055aaa2ad3ee5e2c600dc9f4e9633f7383186bae338 op_cert_counter: 4