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 8034820 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 77319349 epoch_slot_no: 250549 block_no: 8034643 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 30225 time: 2022-11-19 19:20:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30352c577a5f4b43126b3ca9e8ebaee9c4463e79dae1acc349893ead3b92e791Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x15dd68ca4c441e6d6528bc70242fdfc5cd0926ff55e382371b49f2c7084dd28e op_cert_counter: 10