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 8008998 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 76777181 epoch_slot_no: 140381 block_no: 8008821 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 11509 time: 2022-11-13 12:44:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe930f3c1c5dbd8574dbf4650821e7ff73bcf914f8cca6b1d4da2913bbf3c4ab3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x7e06f799430791baf1480a90e99f8eed018710ed53d67d9c7c47eb66f2b5bfbb op_cert_counter: 1660589465