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 8027003 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 77152361 epoch_slot_no: 83561 block_no: 8026826 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 37116 time: 2022-11-17 20:57:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28458772afdbfb7f74a49d4a477db51d5c3fbc6cb93f704bdfaee5a68e1d8318Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sc3jk4gakj3z6v99f0mzx4f0tg8gpjfe3hxy5utsej2cvgeyzlasjrthpg op_cert: \x8794af31d1d37dfe441ebcc9be0ecf12e73dcbe385ee7f6dbc8a615536f8d389 op_cert_counter: 16