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 8314306 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 83062119 epoch_slot_no: 377319 block_no: 8314129 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 41969 time: 2023-01-25 06:33:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd36b43807c681863892321691110a80620cce7b571fcf7c8c293fd7eb6525029Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vt6fgw4568ysdtzvaau84jrwp2qkynx75wgxpsma67l8yhw9ufas0ep333 op_cert: \x8833cf6af43e8a8e21a621fc7b8f021c4e0211d0f76b7e7e3e2dde3c7d7017f3 op_cert_counter: 10