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 8136651 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 79412922 epoch_slot_no: 184122 block_no: 8136474 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 23876 time: 2022-12-14 00:53:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6813576af4a99504926282c20a2920c1cc37b79f0218bfe648e75cac8e988bf2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tswqpwsrfpalg370ggf3xqgjhets6n02jz0wcuma3m8srylw435su2kfn0 op_cert: \xb2697775256e5ab31b3c1190ca9b19f9908f841244405b180b9ca86f3f32dc56 op_cert_counter: 6