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 8131830 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 79314125 epoch_slot_no: 85325 block_no: 8131653 slot_leader_id: 4729625 size: 43910 time: 2022-12-12 21:26:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb31dad4906ccc32a5d18f126fe854e38a68549d169c2dd75af4b59be530f4d3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ax9fmc8m5z9rqumnr44cmq4s2v7h9w3c6hkge0rjkkaawfxm3eequvrll5 op_cert: \xc1e720fb8cb6e9c4f895e25aaa64e5d54b2cee2ea8c40c35fa079660be47d2ca op_cert_counter: 14