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 8311357 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 83001866 epoch_slot_no: 317066 block_no: 8311180 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 23906 time: 2023-01-24 13:49:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96332bf87dac4b6fe115a8e52d227442508ef60b9332284050edb72f4d5ed319Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \xe0f110cc05dc8a0b19ec92331a074a2fe2615c0d13fcdd19d6a7f1bbe06dd721 op_cert_counter: 1659973372