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 8030318 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 77223108 epoch_slot_no: 154308 block_no: 8030141 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 28730 time: 2022-11-18 16:36:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c25e688bb948141baeb864fb7a3c06b7df4dd6a59739d7b05786b781b20a004Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x15dd68ca4c441e6d6528bc70242fdfc5cd0926ff55e382371b49f2c7084dd28e op_cert_counter: 10