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 8026488 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 77141145 epoch_slot_no: 72345 block_no: 8026311 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 16555 time: 2022-11-17 17:50:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa86d0abcf942c0181113d7c6dada54e5ebbcd31dff3beac1949e4e41bb7a7e3cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \x2e5bd658438b83c17acc5a336d66b6b6808784b9136994bc2747154a13ea0a24 op_cert_counter: 12