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 8026050 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 77132352 epoch_slot_no: 63552 block_no: 8025873 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 64012 time: 2022-11-17 15:24:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x663614854e92c2aab83aa10dad2864131f3bae7d93ef2d4be8b727ba506eae39Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qmyw2hyfh8jvgqcfe9kuwjz5506g0z4hamq29x7t8g2rr7cez0zsnrs793 op_cert: \x7e78f9f286495dabbad0f004dc781329226524ef678fecc45c29d8bdf1c831c7 op_cert_counter: 13