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 8057511 Details
Epoch: 377 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 77787982 epoch_slot_no: 287182 block_no: 8057334 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 48162 time: 2022-11-25 05:31:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a7a49abecc691fe6955cd617b7827643dc50c78799c99a3b526e13fc3919f69Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x73a3978619cf16f22f58cdcfd69ec5166d2e79888a76f5c38b50a13f7c03ace7 op_cert_counter: 11