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 8424157 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 85346136 epoch_slot_no: 69336 block_no: 8423980 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 77314 time: 2023-02-20 17:00:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2159379b12dd5aaa99449a19ffe3c6b904d81afc4ed4bf3e435b17d60bc51040Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x85e429b7f13475f859c918ae0cc1e8e8e2670533b8aa9997624bf7c87c85e0f4 op_cert_counter: 1660589468