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 8292061 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 82599608 epoch_slot_no: 346808 block_no: 8291884 slot_leader_id: 6358989 size: 88221 time: 2023-01-19 22:04:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c9c21ae56a66fbdc57664a01ecfc507d3f3310af54f6f7e0ffda4dba073f0ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggfpdruzzl0f4qyaxt50jh79kx8hh0hempsfvlu02y3t3vm4a6gswglxny op_cert: \x2aa9ac6afc508679d72aee4148be53b2c9f36939cbad51b2f77d616c9eecb234 op_cert_counter: 6