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 8029781 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 77212158
epoch_slot_no: 143358
block_no: 8029604
slot_leader_id: 5003808
size: 48366
time: 2022-11-18 13:34:09
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x58c7d46878957276d3603845a38a8767306571ccadd5dac1e2f714fef54b7c21
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk143s9r24ek68k3pchwj6ene5h5sq2nqek5gc8tkueych36h3g69aq8pergsop_cert: \xe60bc531f37b8af41e1d3fd536499cf5b84d776afc7ed83984d8bf7aabb1e6fe
op_cert_counter: 11