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 8131374 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 79304565 epoch_slot_no: 75765 block_no: 8131197 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 86974 time: 2022-12-12 18:47:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0168243ed6b5450d35fe83a2ce9ef0929ca2f17faa3fee080797f1464425d408Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12s09wma409gm9y70t2y77kws73w02zujxw5th2navnls5lfppaxqszs7f8 op_cert: \x12d971aba98a3a1b1517670c22b33c79b55e80e900f7c7deb94d2104f84feed5 op_cert_counter: 8