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 8024605 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 77102911 epoch_slot_no: 34111 block_no: 8024428 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 22749 time: 2022-11-17 07:13:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab8da5ea22cfa7e0ee69d79b00a8d1d3cc5727aa27983b99c4f45d55c548157cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk146ltt5ejvhx69nd7zpucexzq3vjtcf42l8d26rpm6vw0xj0vflxsye2d62 op_cert: \xe700683ed912444551e48a8633d4b8822bfed18b5a4a1efbfa1b81d6bdbf5f0e op_cert_counter: 30