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 8004647 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 76686140 epoch_slot_no: 49340 block_no: 8004470 slot_leader_id: 4615785 size: 41682 time: 2022-11-12 11:27:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0991713e5bd6d8ab3733d5bc90fffeec821bc2a29273a38dd650612da2f1e84dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fztveanyz6zvwpc6zmcce5fe55r3uxagql9ejrmdhwcxw73d6w7q3062ks op_cert: \xfde5260a6b93eac64ae8422430954eb90cddefb3025cd7af06c5108e641149d2 op_cert_counter: 17