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 8031697 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 77252357
epoch_slot_no: 183557
block_no: 8031520
slot_leader_id: 5114286
size: 20933
time: 2022-11-19 00:44:08
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbcbef8a0528a76dd5529520e6d2abe0021d6214cbef9ef576b643167e48b95eb
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15mraalry4lpekm27mzld8za8lw6dvufxq97w8c8sjkuvekkkg6hqsng65eop_cert: \xb84851d50e9659cf939dfab9c111a5c0709d3f049f57e521b923ff3069876812
op_cert_counter: 10