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 8299729 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 82760099 epoch_slot_no: 75299 block_no: 8299552 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 47857 time: 2023-01-21 18:39:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52d4e1d3e72bcebf7cb036736b8ebcd40a9c944796964a6fa8e81fcfeba7ef23Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ypzw9zfrm5mupcffxgewr3ywg8r2y6gnfrxy3kkyeu6ujx4vdqkqasuaeg op_cert: \xaee4d6246f06c93fe3a74138c7065435c7d8ef9912565e3bbd6bd87fe17c50e3 op_cert_counter: 13