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 8005040 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 76694546 epoch_slot_no: 57746 block_no: 8004863 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 16914 time: 2022-11-12 13:47:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb640a2d1c5f0ec340f50fc981d0e7969628bd2232e707e61d3d1aae12e8380fbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v0encvmzxvrq6t7z8kcv97zfl6zs7cw9m3s668rw34vwkk9yqh4qsq0szv op_cert: \xabc5215923652b6282649003ac23bfda59583df6c9b5f8dcfce5e2bb6749693f op_cert_counter: 15