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 8010565 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 76810487 epoch_slot_no: 173687 block_no: 8010388 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 35553 time: 2022-11-13 21:59:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d4a7e0643473babfdc29958ce8c827561fb6b8c5c5f4c4b4add67baaa5e7761Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ep6tmd0vdtareyst59rlwj8669hxwsjtp33f0w6qfwv54mkx8s7qqn6jp4 op_cert: \xaa355557a3a88fcdbe2e5603fec78791a1f17c3f7b4e60c55e709aabeca18b46 op_cert_counter: 9