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 8291458 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 82587057 epoch_slot_no: 334257 block_no: 8291281 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 3909 time: 2023-01-19 18:35:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52f4642334678d37e112b2bf3c140dd290756e5df04d620371499b8b954d7bb8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dk8crqjqavef8qt7px83exe3jgcp665vvwhgwuw8987247cd7k9qmene6l op_cert: \x864207432be2aefa826c2c7e549e251fb9a60a6407d308119e24dac9fdf6258a op_cert_counter: 11