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 8286116 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 82477772 epoch_slot_no: 224972 block_no: 8285939 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 14660 time: 2023-01-18 12:14:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e756e58f5b68ec422cb6933585a8a9deb0e0c5c2df3c607a6df96f975449182Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk182ttxy4dhxyvmkhxd3zac54f5zwqz7hhnvru8prax2udfcsve8dq8m6h68 op_cert: \xfaff829e777929e98bd1504991a3bc3c456f922bf4b6fd45f8cf935756d448a8 op_cert_counter: 12