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 8442008 Details
Epoch: 396Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 85709974
epoch_slot_no: 1174
block_no: 8441831
slot_leader_id: 4961128
size: 16231
time: 2023-02-24 22:04:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5448b7597af86e6628a8ec2c3f74562a908f5e16ec479cd07942aafe0a454a58
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dcop_cert: \xb90b03c440d83a494c7c3560a7d0655a0956efdc9f8cf8c7d94a716eae618db6
op_cert_counter: 12