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 8325646 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 83296114 epoch_slot_no: 179314 block_no: 8325469 slot_leader_id: 5591094 size: 9927 time: 2023-01-27 23:33:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf173fb67912e52fc3e8825ca86d03aa2af6536ee8bfb8ddf87d70f77e5bea31Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dspklfjgsqr324kx94umvdrqamnrt5jp9m4w645zsvwsm9gfsvcquwd200 op_cert: \xc74c0a88712934ac2ce04e6d2a624bc8da9ae8af32232965fe639df2dbb77b2f op_cert_counter: 10