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 8288073 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82518586 epoch_slot_no: 265786 block_no: 8287896 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 26346 time: 2023-01-18 23:34:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2fe581fdfe7299ca57b773bd9334554231f3e1a893f0ba46478904e6347dacaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x737a85f24d1ccc224ca03e7a041af80d495cdca6a437e07b609164712755d11f op_cert_counter: 1660589467