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 8072609 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 78101338 epoch_slot_no: 168538 block_no: 8072432 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 50277 time: 2022-11-28 20:33:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa13a3e4808336ca7aa29a3c4d646abb37907f7aca36a76db1453289c89b8ef69Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \xcfabaa49f3719009412ca9d4f6864b22e9f13f50f72d33a95aed0b8e9b1c9d9f op_cert_counter: 8