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 8025865 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 77128814 epoch_slot_no: 60014 block_no: 8025688 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 86862 time: 2022-11-17 14:25:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x156985088e3fb95f812599f0a845c20764e978d5c91ad9a652ae501909aa0ce8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lqxua5h367t3u6hh8e0a2xaykstvkvefln3zc6sn8c3wrqpu3mzsexem67 op_cert: \x960cee1d1a34669a5498df50fdebafa061d749ad147bf888e2b98941b593158b op_cert_counter: 29