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 8033631 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 77293104 epoch_slot_no: 224304 block_no: 8033454 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 797 time: 2022-11-19 12:03:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dbe7d59e06583bce3bcf1c71ca1de338d2a136c75c7ed2a0e37b566d08ff8d0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12sdqapzjgfg4m882lm6ylyd6judsw7cxqkckg7m4sugcsgqx9gfqst33lw op_cert: \xe291b6d6b0441dbd9cbdc36deb6c2cfde9c2ffb5187e4c75a1d7a497ec5d85a4 op_cert_counter: 12