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 8112013 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 78909977 epoch_slot_no: 113177 block_no: 8111836 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 12603 time: 2022-12-08 05:11:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2472290210065c7723ac3509995b60fec7b6c6a6dfd8d3b8bdbec7ff45914c44Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1avfvurrcd72punqd5m2c6sf8hx4kqs70xkduqp2z8kcetkxz0j7s4wzakw op_cert: \x63abb6940767c736fdf1d2ad6f4c128e6caf259e1b0b0c752e3bb4c2f9b5f36f op_cert_counter: 4