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 8021797 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 77044052 epoch_slot_no: 407252 block_no: 8021620 slot_leader_id: 6360851 size: 2887 time: 2022-11-16 14:52:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7be1dfdd0ae2ee94773d65471203caf76770caa765bf5a0ed22aa611b02cbac2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15hnuprkr23edvwepmfuarcndxtp50sekyyx6ns9gcgsx8z6ptwps0ergcp op_cert: \x8fbc239714e476032d5b8f3aead9d369a0c9789018acc4861778c7ff1c158519 op_cert_counter: 7