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 8013172 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 76864985 epoch_slot_no: 228185 block_no: 8012995 slot_leader_id: 5098945 size: 87853 time: 2022-11-14 13:07:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe25518df79b522078d20b2a8e6a37e09eadae3ab99441650632bc001061f2095Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hpnf7ytfvtq7h5ns5zcqg6yxrjg34kkfj5njmgs8hjxtfle6qrnsash3xy op_cert: \xcd5d5158d3fed8bb2fe914a245851e2eb7430529489a4e5d47d08a55f6101bd2 op_cert_counter: 8