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 8139426 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 79468808 epoch_slot_no: 240008 block_no: 8139249 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 87617 time: 2022-12-14 16:24:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcccf21a29a56f9beb7a68b583a5a958542dbba11e750f2b5165845d6ec152c99Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x15dd68ca4c441e6d6528bc70242fdfc5cd0926ff55e382371b49f2c7084dd28e op_cert_counter: 10