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 8109962 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 78868134 epoch_slot_no: 71334 block_no: 8109785 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 79843 time: 2022-12-07 17:33:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf621301d3d0d4e116bcdf36e7fc39882606d6a0a4c20f91f0026e7bd8eee99e6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9qrmed96sxkttr88uhg8u9dxa79rwhrppy75ea588r9c6t29q7q2zyu74 op_cert: \x4fbd8637cedf74d251edcee76ca4cb77edd459a80aa43fd21f2a8c7bb8cddd3f op_cert_counter: 18