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 8286831 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 82492771 epoch_slot_no: 239971 block_no: 8286654 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 81147 time: 2023-01-18 16:24:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ff807a4aeca57f225a8a0641f97a15842cfccf26f4957fea3d9cc0f2e1998c2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x31eda77f3920fb7e4272fc0d389531d5d8a77a1568ab96e7b804fc23176bf263 op_cert_counter: 11