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 8020482 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 77016881 epoch_slot_no: 380081 block_no: 8020305 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 16006 time: 2022-11-16 07:19:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e31e993837beadbbc5b2dd752d28a211b4391ce8a3cc8b02dc6f2bfa0fe3db7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x0834d7397d6b4a7d3df4f880775d2eee6af0c4e8444a031a1f765ad13cffe559 op_cert_counter: 11