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 8432872 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 85525413 epoch_slot_no: 248613 block_no: 8432695 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 20741 time: 2023-02-22 18:48:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8288d36882eef83607265232ba1e5097fa8712a3551d56d234a821185bba6826Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yx0wlq38wts5edet68apfdh8jxmjwkekmt40rtexfp2melwlq3wqhqemz0 op_cert: \xfffefe6e40eadef95b7090db7c29d71feea4dc6d3b1598002129f80ecca390ad op_cert_counter: 1659819327