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 8127253 Details
Epoch: 380 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 79218227 epoch_slot_no: 421427 block_no: 8127076 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 77278 time: 2022-12-11 18:48:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc813c2bc931c51f5a387d2f1f2552eca1b3ed33539283bb38b3aa266a2a37ea8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12u53fs72qflkaellznc7f3grwxzejy5vlkl0jwnesfsnrce97cuq7gl5e6 op_cert: \xaca66e6e54757fb1617074b62f3f4a80ce32aabcf83b1fab44bc2f9d356aa196 op_cert_counter: 8