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 8030027 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 77217017 epoch_slot_no: 148217 block_no: 8029850 slot_leader_id: 4634493 size: 36638 time: 2022-11-18 14:55:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee8331e46f4cbf5b02bb70724baa347b3f3b9f3a3968d5c44fea6c74feff71cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1knups3css9zwcss59s47uq55edshzxuxsyn77s92kehl7hfr399qvctsh6 op_cert: \x13d094dcab0f51704f4a71812b6073f7ed8f46c104720bc3b4c05c86c261ae00 op_cert_counter: 7