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 8320013 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 83180210 epoch_slot_no: 63410 block_no: 8319836 slot_leader_id: 5154189 size: 48699 time: 2023-01-26 15:21:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0fcdded078cc4466d8dd4bf790e33ccbaf4e373e9d279bfea1f77881f7f8651Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18svxfgx9c6hrjsu2yu0zye7fjjhgammq2une528athfuvnyjwatq0hlkvm op_cert: \x1087558fc744419289d8c4505b6169533322be0ed507b2bbf79c01d3b8881a6c op_cert_counter: 12