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 8290721 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82572365 epoch_slot_no: 319565 block_no: 8290544 slot_leader_id: 4809934 size: 18346 time: 2023-01-19 14:30:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe828106e33ea85f059ab2cb7e02d65ef806c46e1d79bfc4f5bf02dfb77f568a4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13udtypkcty4yj00gvak7f6f8vs8f6f6l2w6mcp2z97edzp2wu2rqtj538x op_cert: \xe01bca636bc51e5b1384af7d124e8bcdf15f973ea0267a21dd6c97925151d38e op_cert_counter: 10