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 8131297 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 79303043 epoch_slot_no: 74243 block_no: 8131120 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 65293 time: 2022-12-12 18:22:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe20e15bf2c34ae2c7ebcb89243eae3bcd75db40ab4a9da0cf122f8a5b1eca393Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sq2mwyjxq4x8a8xkguduwlg2mqk37nznxyg63dx0jeq50w3c79xs06vq58 op_cert: \x263e550ea4a0b6c2cfe7c48165a91a2067fe3cca221d54451d4c6bfbb088e718 op_cert_counter: 12