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 8304513 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 82861757 epoch_slot_no: 176957 block_no: 8304336 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 85863 time: 2023-01-22 22:54:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d374c3464fb5f2a941a241e7e72257ab82081f92e4f32cde34e15b1dea62993Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1eccgrlghe3v3dmdfsydvw05wrfz8cx0s6na2hkm8fka6uhmqkzes5q60k3 op_cert: \x74ca09f06bc71b6cc630437afff44ab8d42b465cbba4fce637e8e91e4af8db9c op_cert_counter: 1659975258