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 8296846 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82699513 epoch_slot_no: 14713 block_no: 8296669 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 4903 time: 2023-01-21 01:50:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f98456ee36fe1de1abe4e8a3d3d2fe5dab95b5f3c2503cae39e720ba370e56aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 9