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 8069757 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 78041389 epoch_slot_no: 108589 block_no: 8069580 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 18317 time: 2022-11-28 03:54:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce841adcde2f2e464a980196a5f642d2a24b68d59d6473292b5e27d132fe4561Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x15dd68ca4c441e6d6528bc70242fdfc5cd0926ff55e382371b49f2c7084dd28e op_cert_counter: 10