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 8424351 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 85350084 epoch_slot_no: 73284 block_no: 8424174 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 44085 time: 2023-02-20 18:06:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x063d4864e78491a8d7628a84ab3d605192a8a45f41dad7dd13708c49c930888cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x9217dae5723eacfef632abdbe2db4cc1b0a3b4e01f13b675da099f6b8cc343b7 op_cert_counter: 8