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 8026708 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 77146122 epoch_slot_no: 77322 block_no: 8026531 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 87777 time: 2022-11-17 19:13:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f50450334e36b200d86e586967e8093d5a4569988513fef39c129d532b18bfaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yrw00a2knfxwg6ju5fqu4pqnxkc4uedn35u43y3mcgm9m99s626qgugm8p op_cert: \x48ffd8f345e95a73300a29551a5fb7f7f050394c2e173e63aa59254d35f27de2 op_cert_counter: 12