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 8120336 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 79078456 epoch_slot_no: 281656 block_no: 8120159 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 17240 time: 2022-12-10 03:59:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd052a47e9aa6e4a10938dc66ff86da0312f85a26f5ab97e8886870d2a9554250Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kufrdypagavvhw7juq8020revj76d8m80ndpshdzvd2m0vxx0festkn2jx op_cert: \x8e1d38d7f1319bcb85dde65e436f2b709830e40180d009cf7e9e34ee141f380f op_cert_counter: 8