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 8291912 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 82596252 epoch_slot_no: 343452 block_no: 8291735 slot_leader_id: 4698595 size: 79840 time: 2023-01-19 21:09:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6412dcc71a5527865fa3165e6ab3a14cb8f0b7dde8554342dab37c16f18a4cbaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cduqxqsd8rt54ycdzz8rgj6flyuvvkvdrgacudaqp3md3r4edgjq6h4vzf op_cert: \x031152c85993b50434b60c2924d6608e083cdded00538e0a00152685dc107eff op_cert_counter: 10