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 8097657 Details
Epoch: 379 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 78613765 epoch_slot_no: 248965 block_no: 8097480 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 39595 time: 2022-12-04 18:54:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x584617c057a26987808abb9e7b4b3b48094797649e86a8a42d4b44925c3c0093Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1eccgrlghe3v3dmdfsydvw05wrfz8cx0s6na2hkm8fka6uhmqkzes5q60k3 op_cert: \xaaf96d0360bd0391568a88092d205b7fa091d72d153d0be868c3598f94423116 op_cert_counter: 1659975256