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 8083997 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 78334023 epoch_slot_no: 401223 block_no: 8083820 slot_leader_id: 5152260 size: 19618 time: 2022-12-01 13:11:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b4162c77908becc8a0ec2a0b1d7843dd565d6fa7b946608314e7a5cef82aacdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1360snatudsnaz8lq0cxtsztdgxfp67mypth6tgfvu23y4yj3u96qvq0gv6 op_cert: \xa6f630c0d09a934784adeca3c941a5b5486f74733b753c808570a5b1e79a8b4c op_cert_counter: 12