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 8475026 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 86385801 epoch_slot_no: 245001 block_no: 8474849 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 59966 time: 2023-03-04 17:48:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b3d28035785840e5fc47691cae7eb9e9831b194b021f175d24501c4a2575123Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vsgnrk39vxa38ev3r0cysvuutvwtulw5yqxhavgfh7kgnp2utsgqj4nzyx op_cert: \xa91f8bb107bacffda36c73b801642efc1925a8111774ecbfe2efbcdfd61c3661 op_cert_counter: 6