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 8026440 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 77140286 epoch_slot_no: 71486 block_no: 8026263 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 17401 time: 2022-11-17 17:36:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ae73b5409791fb55101c6a814fb6e318c3cc28c892a0f06fd147c1e5fec2ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n6s0rl6d5udka80mqxsd4gpvc4ndg2x85ztftv3aga7y8q3r7nesmmfs58 op_cert: \x5343e3badd7ddc6152e990057994c30937b2d454a979150c3691643ce14af0bb op_cert_counter: 7