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 8286956 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 82495620 epoch_slot_no: 242820 block_no: 8286779 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 79504 time: 2023-01-18 17:11:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d082e8fee3f4f409409c9623b20a748fa20d34e3a153c79a64e6759ed25b525Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19a7psxwrhh28rexsy3g9kpgeu2snk7atrkhyc85rgrzvy5r3crzs89g7hx op_cert: \x4e814f466fc652488d63e09d0186b617341d4620a084ae68d1a24ddc3a8bc61d op_cert_counter: 20