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 8028153 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 77177201 epoch_slot_no: 108401 block_no: 8027976 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 11119 time: 2022-11-18 03:51:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b5f2d36e68f5bbd6d39859f8242a9e6584bc2d5b6b8277cabc19b46e8b180d0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12gqclqg6qgx00t4c2rskhgyj0kpdfgl3zcqpk08h0fykapqsw2xqptx9qs op_cert: \x25dbc2d5b649e0b6ca65beeacba12f9805606d79469fd14b318d18a747cb3b06 op_cert_counter: 1