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 8426026 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 85385794 epoch_slot_no: 108994 block_no: 8425849 slot_leader_id: 5896974 size: 16359 time: 2023-02-21 04:01:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae0b70d84d2eaa7d261eba6dbf016c27d4d3e2ddbc558aca7a0a261729cb294aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk136ccy4mrnsjknql0jsldmlc3hhptqjdsy32j2ymlxdj6zu7fpx8sqnh8j8 op_cert: \xc0be37d6d5ea01678164d4fd150d4ccf5b6837ea566340aa7cda0a5b7122bba7 op_cert_counter: 7