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 8439313 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 85655429 epoch_slot_no: 378629 block_no: 8439136 slot_leader_id: 4898788 size: 12141 time: 2023-02-24 06:55:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4407dd5a22864f8c8a3d8b7acf52bebc3e31161d790815e37f633e2a7c8c99aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15zvgmteq0qgwmelmhvjlwh483smhf2j06dscurg0gwp70t98fwcsc5v5k3 op_cert: \x655949777b0ae986c2ebb91c213b10063879ca823221eaa1c3aeb499a40f1ace op_cert_counter: 16