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 8082330 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 78300622 epoch_slot_no: 367822 block_no: 8082153 slot_leader_id: 4567030 size: 38562 time: 2022-12-01 03:55:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x044c596b9dea519748c169580af7a16f080ac02b2baa610da58cff1fad6a77afBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sc6j3myw533tdxs4dgdxs2rmuyhah3cm6hgfr9mcfj75vnj7dy9s704cl0 op_cert: \x8b854c8f4362ce2c055ff2db843930c67e4458622be3bffa94deab16ee74c812 op_cert_counter: 16