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 8162892 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 79949791 epoch_slot_no: 288991 block_no: 8162715 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 56500 time: 2022-12-20 06:01:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea5decb16b4b1459c38d0b495bac87e494a0d8c04e1f9b4d182ab688178fbaffBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u8nxdxurzxp4ug6t489796wukth5f7wfu6l4m85cznha923ekllq0wct2e op_cert: \xff4351142064994a76cdc5b397a32f942190a6172381b09e64401e6d8e19ff84 op_cert_counter: 19