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 8277404 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 82301865 epoch_slot_no: 49065 block_no: 8277227 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 40753 time: 2023-01-16 11:22:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae4cf330d35ddedcd6931185040af3acae0f6b3e91933a108a71ec145130dbb9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1f063au5fjd35833vp3zgs67y3xp2e9tjwkaz6dsx2z5u0pskc4fq7hc96n op_cert: \x3a422d148026779223fd4da8489f2d95409c79aa201e2f813723f07e16fe748d op_cert_counter: 10