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 8004932 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 76692020 epoch_slot_no: 55220 block_no: 8004755 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 26712 time: 2022-11-12 13:05:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5fccc1cd41dc7e36d7c4057924c42d4689c0eb381d5762dbf535fee07c1b5a1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vx5502zk5kf6z4lrgrwfq29hfk2qtt8k60h3h8nwkn6mlhd8uvrsrtccz3 op_cert: \x63cf50a0598af6fbbfa867405b4b25b065b853ea434da6adb7b0075a8cf85790 op_cert_counter: 9