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 8007916 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 76753641 epoch_slot_no: 116841 block_no: 8007739 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 9329 time: 2022-11-13 06:12:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x603f9e8519a5dff0326ff9fa883b5fc286eed4c43f873cdce7f961c7326a7535Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tswqpwsrfpalg370ggf3xqgjhets6n02jz0wcuma3m8srylw435su2kfn0 op_cert: \xb2697775256e5ab31b3c1190ca9b19f9908f841244405b180b9ca86f3f32dc56 op_cert_counter: 6