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 8288642 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 82530601 epoch_slot_no: 277801 block_no: 8288465 slot_leader_id: 4614290 size: 61706 time: 2023-01-19 02:54:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc2156846310d178cc0d3e9a28fb82a7465ee8dff13ffd15eac9fff7acc523a3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1maculfw24mfcn6dfzrl4rywxalwgayqknrqzyx9lcaxhml92pj6sra9lu5 op_cert: \xfa3b48fae329a9c4f4d39adc725e11f1beef750bdd8d02e27f1b8f27f3c51af1 op_cert_counter: 13