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 8304796 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 82867857 epoch_slot_no: 183057 block_no: 8304619 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 6177 time: 2023-01-23 00:35:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a8dee39d30a23aa1c4327029b6fd32f737695db4d60b3781cdecced0d2161a2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk195mefnapnekwq3f2gkjev0pq0vwudqglke2d4juvcxkfx7mv8nyqazrma4 op_cert: \xfa3d6c1be0297187bf22eee75a48632c49067b133dc4cce7eaeb87358851d57b op_cert_counter: 10