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 8077026 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 78192209 epoch_slot_no: 259409 block_no: 8076849 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 45403 time: 2022-11-29 21:48:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x070ceba5ce58f2d5ee6d21aa3f386a79e4e177d7ff5886343dd86a1b2c13a314Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w88ysntmut0q69lc03ca42437wtqsc9uxn3prh0d5wzucx4k4jeqcm30wx op_cert: \x30402e86d1775703ae8528d2dabd537429e62697a7322c5b6bcbedbebe0b3442 op_cert_counter: 4