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 8011972 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 76840402 epoch_slot_no: 203602 block_no: 8011795 slot_leader_id: 4615654 size: 18160 time: 2022-11-14 06:18:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a3c37ae1c9d413b8ed1a93491e367d89f69ee9101f0ae5cd0324622ac7c43f3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gl0j3fdhke8sx6tryjpfx23c6hhznrpl5909skc24dx47wp0lktsckzmgp op_cert: \x5f27be421addd04f9f5343f96652a01683ca339b300a147eaf6b10c5658a63c3 op_cert_counter: 13