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 8013469 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 76871403 epoch_slot_no: 234603 block_no: 8013292 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 39179 time: 2022-11-14 14:54:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4514f0cead9b0c6e52ef708fc519fc39fabb4c919468eba5857d64422253a866Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hj70x993rze9mhsgj8dvee0vcsx2vxqns92yysnfqueueulwnheqkq0246 op_cert: \xdfe3c55c4d8fc3d619af1ca4e45aa3d8db8dbedc8cf4d343f8cffe437e3b00c8 op_cert_counter: 12