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 8440427 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 85677337 epoch_slot_no: 400537 block_no: 8440250 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 17125 time: 2023-02-24 13:00:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf542ec7027dbddb739f7f1ac74f3a76da6095c89d0c7a8f602b3fbb2d160a0c1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w88ysntmut0q69lc03ca42437wtqsc9uxn3prh0d5wzucx4k4jeqcm30wx op_cert: \x48bc636c12efa4e775e4ccce8a3d4adc2289b5f08aa87b581b571ec147d7de35 op_cert_counter: 5