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 8026413 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 77139837 epoch_slot_no: 71037 block_no: 8026236 slot_leader_id: 7834434 size: 79117 time: 2022-11-17 17:28:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f83152eca4f075339616e530b98784bf833406cea3a11e94a4383f56f7b8072Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kaahl59efdcflm00jnprk03far7ac634qwk8447lgdmz2gmuuezsgcshkc op_cert: \x80693066a5a39045dc00e4af5c3e960fcf026c9fdc24d8646a0034831344093c op_cert_counter: 5