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 8096826 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 78596438 epoch_slot_no: 231638 block_no: 8096649 slot_leader_id: 6607377 size: 18051 time: 2022-12-04 14:05:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc412bbf33372c0f2edfa1a8f837421deb46f6f162cd50b1e6798ac7adab343d3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v7a029c2avl2cyds82sy87fafgrfg9skgled99hahk40dx4y0d5qc523xk op_cert: \xd23ca9e74155162a2bbfc4bdb6b5792b668d23de97b8b791cf53029e6f2d3314 op_cert_counter: 5