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 8415257 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85160106 epoch_slot_no: 315306 block_no: 8415080 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 16047 time: 2023-02-18 13:19:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda8b3e888d2cafbd5f178429a7a154d7bf57a715839795644a8d090a9d1dba81Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1anxeupp6v4nq5amvutwy9cygjcha3gxx5t72afp8ck2n9v3ghexspqap5s op_cert: \x26e7e55a5d6220617ed5209bbac1b6afe0014511b016b4be73b7585d55363023 op_cert_counter: 3