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 8286613 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82487962 epoch_slot_no: 235162 block_no: 8286436 slot_leader_id: 4729625 size: 11557 time: 2023-01-18 15:04:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb89d1a088f34d260f4e7fc742544fbb66cf753c0aaf749a18cd92b49ebde6f1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ax9fmc8m5z9rqumnr44cmq4s2v7h9w3c6hkge0rjkkaawfxm3eequvrll5 op_cert: \xc1e720fb8cb6e9c4f895e25aaa64e5d54b2cee2ea8c40c35fa079660be47d2ca op_cert_counter: 14