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 8320931 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 83198594 epoch_slot_no: 81794 block_no: 8320754 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 14382 time: 2023-01-26 20:28:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaab7e62fded23a6bf5ca36383a3c4595e1e52d4117865806c8b75f01b4aaaaaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10lhmh865dzrfraz0l4ajrergmsdsdl4mmfvqthlu3jdhf0c7fgnsc40dt3 op_cert: \xa9ca187e124ce2920232c0308b16c31315cc55de638a836e841508203f11e5f7 op_cert_counter: 11