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 8013422 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 76870546 epoch_slot_no: 233746 block_no: 8013245 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 22033 time: 2022-11-14 14:40:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad4deaaec27a1b6df6d45ea661c2a4c70fdd24690855d3c8ab8fd74a31401b35Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kufrdypagavvhw7juq8020revj76d8m80ndpshdzvd2m0vxx0festkn2jx op_cert: \x8e1d38d7f1319bcb85dde65e436f2b709830e40180d009cf7e9e34ee141f380f op_cert_counter: 8