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 8151309 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 79712920 epoch_slot_no: 52120 block_no: 8151132 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 1511 time: 2022-12-17 12:13:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe460b07eca7651e5f1cf7a92e889ebdb82e6c67c44d26cf800d8c7c3789ef1e1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \x3d3564da2c43e2c62d37104e5e5927e88b2fd0e461a18b35a4514052bf793616 op_cert_counter: 13