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 8040306 Details
Epoch: 376 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 77433595 epoch_slot_no: 364795 block_no: 8040129 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 11901 time: 2022-11-21 03:04:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae0c5e1239f94b75826fc3d08efce998b35a0ea26e49f679a61dde8f5ddfab07Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1temvpuhghxzspdq7hl0925w2ag08kwty3r2ghd4eq3s3mavj8s0s35a96v op_cert: \x34556ff0a774486e8edef894a4cc5a65cec3a779594c9fbdc684d71a72eb6aec op_cert_counter: 13