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 8331676 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 83417959 epoch_slot_no: 301159 block_no: 8331499 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 37964 time: 2023-01-29 09:24:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ea04f3e625fc9c8e4c49cc4a92910cc14ccb21f9d34d790ab0e4e2ccdbb50c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x737a85f24d1ccc224ca03e7a041af80d495cdca6a437e07b609164712755d11f op_cert_counter: 1660589467