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 8303834 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 82847086 epoch_slot_no: 162286 block_no: 8303657 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 82979 time: 2023-01-22 18:49:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x885b94b9453f5cd6b83b3d22ae8fe76ef6880f5c90f4f3c8c9e9de58b7ff6688Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12sdqapzjgfg4m882lm6ylyd6judsw7cxqkckg7m4sugcsgqx9gfqst33lw op_cert: \x690124488fea807d10a973404fd958f26abbfabc9e96ba4c1814171638faee99 op_cert_counter: 13