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 8025441 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 77120497 epoch_slot_no: 51697 block_no: 8025264 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 34484 time: 2022-11-17 12:06:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75b04096bc6f2570ed7100501891fd8e9d9e7d904966c99238753951c2045c06Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x15dd68ca4c441e6d6528bc70242fdfc5cd0926ff55e382371b49f2c7084dd28e op_cert_counter: 10