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 8296124 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 82683936 epoch_slot_no: 431136 block_no: 8295947 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 32724 time: 2023-01-20 21:30:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd9d424fcc42a83b2b523c74fe62713aa7a63fdcef08b34d7215ba9a8479f4f2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x5cf29eb7adcb66bef95c27a3bce074f8f7a29945f2b1407dc8eaea605ca8acca op_cert_counter: 15