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 8336829 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 83525644 epoch_slot_no: 408844 block_no: 8336652 slot_leader_id: 7089159 size: 13106 time: 2023-01-30 15:18:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03dfe6565f059d7e93ef5f6810bb66c8bfa06db76e17e1a3d0cf06e7b57dce91Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1797vmxn5mjncefc7salrnywgkmv69zupazjhumnmhvgnthu4jfwqq5n302 op_cert: \x7cd73ac34c90d97f92d1870fc1da4548a66e878acfc1c4e058effd9b103576b3 op_cert_counter: 4