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 8013008 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 76861026 epoch_slot_no: 224226 block_no: 8012831 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 55775 time: 2022-11-14 12:01:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7702d74e63cc48e04150ec2b2f26b7019e4bd2b8a5756e2dcf11e5e9c4ce35aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hj70x993rze9mhsgj8dvee0vcsx2vxqns92yysnfqueueulwnheqkq0246 op_cert: \xdfe3c55c4d8fc3d619af1ca4e45aa3d8db8dbedc8cf4d343f8cffe437e3b00c8 op_cert_counter: 12