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 8430132 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 85470942 epoch_slot_no: 194142 block_no: 8429955 slot_leader_id: 4634493 size: 23063 time: 2023-02-22 03:40:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x629832594135a4a324796686bbb321dc1170a906065a62265120edc8efa5d792Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1knups3css9zwcss59s47uq55edshzxuxsyn77s92kehl7hfr399qvctsh6 op_cert: \x3c3961e13bab37508b03a8da0ad76fcc7b54cda0f00a48e1bfea55e49a196172 op_cert_counter: 8