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 8422581 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 85311661 epoch_slot_no: 34861 block_no: 8422404 slot_leader_id: 6245815 size: 48570 time: 2023-02-20 07:25:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb76114140430688377da8388be3e7dac1cadf5c4477606d7039f56845369e4cdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1903kfttqswg9aq5rkwqkt89w8660xeqlz6jerdstj9qyyaf6lsrs0vvdc8 op_cert: \xd8d5d81e6feb6c44469e22f3fe4b3e82a5b0fb863beeb50d6e30241326a0b0c1 op_cert_counter: 17