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 8456025 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 85997389 epoch_slot_no: 288589 block_no: 8455848 slot_leader_id: 4598725 size: 51926 time: 2023-02-28 05:54:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x071c9e5f30184fd0b9c5a9ce4a3532f2a267141bf8d666bf6302a0cc8027d583Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ezeef5vfdy0nu0lfpkwxf6m7y4sg2m590dtd78zsjts59jskdttq2hyj4w op_cert: \x40677c848881c193ca2baf9b818e7a146915608bfb7c26dc0345afedbf044345 op_cert_counter: 13