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 8281451 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 82385132 epoch_slot_no: 132332 block_no: 8281274 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 70177 time: 2023-01-17 10:30:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91e8dfe7460c923bfaa1d40523503baf3e4fe8d9e4d73c21c93891fa6e474a05Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zull6yxhycymv7q0l4lkrzz8r0g7kcm8cghypcajrtvh90dy73wsu3hew2 op_cert: \x599fd54490611f9ed3cf1ecb0724a3bc383a3d7a321e6c89ddb74342bc959508 op_cert_counter: 10