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 8300575 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 82776638 epoch_slot_no: 91838 block_no: 8300398 slot_leader_id: 5514322 size: 8031 time: 2023-01-21 23:15:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2795bca0fcfe6e6e54672f140a1d2a3c75940551a381582f1de217c16e37dcaaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wwly7nfecxe42gjghrdjsn5wqjj5q26r83rq4q4kvrx4ne76dcdstppja3 op_cert: \x1e6273599727bc56a4ff29f89fd5e50f5d18bb0674648cdbf1299c67b4c3a2cc op_cert_counter: 14