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 8082948 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 78312550 epoch_slot_no: 379750 block_no: 8082771 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 79905 time: 2022-12-01 07:14:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c4e052266fbbee277e92999e7e4ab882d8a317356d8a156bcb1d9b0bf7b1262Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x4gcag7r4n0pld5qdd38etqqsmfsjp5sehughrrg7ew7kesd67zs9va90y op_cert: \x0e600ce15a2d8ae03ab98af059b3f3b04eb9b4f82c8d9a10a37c260e5ab876fc op_cert_counter: 7