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 8148123 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 79647037 epoch_slot_no: 418237 block_no: 8147946 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 72306 time: 2022-12-16 17:55:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaa0ae10861688035a9dc042b1f913be8528f24e105a19cea93729386b7b569eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9qrmed96sxkttr88uhg8u9dxa79rwhrppy75ea588r9c6t29q7q2zyu74 op_cert: \x4fbd8637cedf74d251edcee76ca4cb77edd459a80aa43fd21f2a8c7bb8cddd3f op_cert_counter: 18