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 8085007 Details
Epoch: 378 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 78353599 epoch_slot_no: 420799 block_no: 8084830 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 53994 time: 2022-12-01 18:38:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c819fde7dfc2fa446bea0cf777eeea36fcf2fa294e8640bab70c7cabeb515d3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xcac75f5755d2ccb5427b20693ee879ab0882278aed96d1beef38ed2f82b75c23 op_cert_counter: 7