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 8160658 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 79903858 epoch_slot_no: 243058 block_no: 8160481 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 87621 time: 2022-12-19 17:15:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d6a3d996e2878226f6623aea990a4beff747d71e731bc3b2fd96a4c13891003Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gldanyvpq9jvpfen2uwrs3pgxlp7n5nyx6w9p3nrskcvletnxfpq72g9d8 op_cert: \xf7d545828b8412c2c3f82301559d0a11b17375ce0ee231f4075780c6c3d271b0 op_cert_counter: 6