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 8025853 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 77128428 epoch_slot_no: 59628 block_no: 8025676 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 40893 time: 2022-11-17 14:18:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd888d6bc8a528040c773116cb82eecb6345f7e05873df3069eea32f0d613e18dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19qrmxdq296y6uw72dhjauh58ne2eatquhpnwlpp7cr33re83th2s6rkfka op_cert: \xab1640d7f3f20eaa5398101c9600a5270b7335ede21efd366b6571beee56c8c5 op_cert_counter: 14