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 8286478 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 82484988 epoch_slot_no: 232188 block_no: 8286301 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 87849 time: 2023-01-18 14:14:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c728892113a3586b01f5b49606120508387cb3033659b4dde493cb0ef9d5d07Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9qrmed96sxkttr88uhg8u9dxa79rwhrppy75ea588r9c6t29q7q2zyu74 op_cert: \x92f326ed2e0df7d82246cf63bbbd7b674fc9ca18400592483316d4354cf736e7 op_cert_counter: 19