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 8042218 Details
Epoch: 376Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 77473915
epoch_slot_no: 405115
block_no: 8042041
slot_leader_id: 6596314
size: 71950
time: 2022-11-21 14:16:46
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x13ce2dd0786d31bd3dacfdc9e71f858927251a8699f03bef10bfc5baa7c00e76
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6op_cert: \xe71192d89be6f24a0b90a58e68edc49f6aca9e1218dd15f8ecc469bb4420e451
op_cert_counter: 4