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 8027496 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 77163114 epoch_slot_no: 94314 block_no: 8027319 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 35974 time: 2022-11-17 23:56:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eef60c9c4b6c455f1c8889a3553b2ea26c2429ea987f1fd55f520242ba75dd8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ypzw9zfrm5mupcffxgewr3ywg8r2y6gnfrxy3kkyeu6ujx4vdqkqasuaeg op_cert: \x21a5b966ca56a6bf40194328e2b18297918034da17f5b57b576778cc36bca578 op_cert_counter: 12