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 8157868 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 79848235 epoch_slot_no: 187435 block_no: 8157691 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 84215 time: 2022-12-19 01:48:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1c0a09208bbfc74800f781e9e2259e4d047fbf3b49d125d37f0f01cdf24e595Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \xe9fcf26ad9363c1ab6500d16669bf74068fad7d63caca9e000524adfdc74220e op_cert_counter: 13