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 8153180 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79752423 epoch_slot_no: 91623 block_no: 8153003 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 15376 time: 2022-12-17 23:11:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496302961cfc487e8d33dde3fd50a160ae4c9ec1ade3d60d092bb04e9f4884bbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nf4ql83gqmx3v4l04dzwwlwf8xtcgt6nmv36d9847mmylrrzxu6scj4yh4 op_cert: \x7c1f1599cea9eafae870231836ae81653a3d939e6a15f3bb7e8d0b3af144eb72 op_cert_counter: 12