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 8003203 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 76656282 epoch_slot_no: 19482 block_no: 8003026 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 88398 time: 2022-11-12 03:09:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98eaaf12ad14665e599aec674a2c1a3a2821758dbc9c6f5205bfd68be660a926Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \x9ffc54bcabfd2feedbedda10f577554c2f6ff6b050ea06147d355be44441f8ed op_cert_counter: 9