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 8321340 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 83206983 epoch_slot_no: 90183 block_no: 8321163 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 77484 time: 2023-01-26 22:47:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c12f61f4f1622c25209f9cef1ef3c00f004dcc0a50e1e10a23e5c42f3005aa0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ln9sqsqw9kgqc80882r595xvu4mnlluqv50l6rpg8q5lfp3all9s9c36jq op_cert: \xea6fdb5f4714c1c5614a9e81fc0e5823318008eb739f7346f124bebc1fdffb4a op_cert_counter: 5