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 8311521 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 83005104 epoch_slot_no: 320304 block_no: 8311344 slot_leader_id: 4555429 size: 7680 time: 2023-01-24 14:43:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb0a26d8188f4051e39b2f3495d3d3408c547145d1a32e8c9c8fcec815883235Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1asqe28esdppqc6u8sszf07x3t9wvve6g8qf3x89a0f2cvj0hqk5shnlgmz op_cert: \xf1884538e787fd0265f38e1f031ad5c25d04e9c4cbf84130291f1329a0a86677 op_cert_counter: 10