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 8126564 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 79204013 epoch_slot_no: 407213 block_no: 8126387 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 16060 time: 2022-12-11 14:51:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d85466ccffb67742d46b9d91988a368ff5391d1cd51d58364794f4251e991a3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zex6fy5atu7e7l5akzqqjvzn80valqdng56hta8p3uyvajyhuxpsd7f3v3 op_cert: \xef110671ef6b7f4884008a02ccce7b4ddceca3159dded44b87257fec51d21e9c op_cert_counter: 8