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 8031139 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 77240916 epoch_slot_no: 172116 block_no: 8030962 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 38122 time: 2022-11-18 21:33:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b14493dc458c3a9697cda3c196eccde14ee0f4144df1e792a3b3f54a3bf1da7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mk6j3jjpufepqyy0x5yj0d8x972s6608z7g477pm6lrysc4dedqst3fqd0 op_cert: \x242bd744e74d8f6975dc1253f3801bc14ee5a0aa4c0c3ea64da6e1178571106f op_cert_counter: 8