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 8026412 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 77139813 epoch_slot_no: 71013 block_no: 8026235 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 74937 time: 2022-11-17 17:28:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a59e8fed3a491fe4e28e93fbfdd04a0d1b1feb1fd568402e73298f0812cc29Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \xca6d3ea86f03b05e578a1f6d12af390c634c29a4e97946eb57fa1a838d2b0531 op_cert_counter: 12