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 8096638 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 78592886 epoch_slot_no: 228086 block_no: 8096461 slot_leader_id: 5742483 size: 7371 time: 2022-12-04 13:06:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x660a80aac259a0f4d6690d469cd6633adcbbb34f9d98ef21c8a1494b984347b1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gtfn6txpnzp8w0mwh5causwgcpu728cngk5nen7guqfsxvx3xe5q9s6xz8 op_cert: \x719c262adf2a05f1109375ccb77481d5220915df83207164d5c8ec091210d4e2 op_cert_counter: 9