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 8166023 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 80012812 epoch_slot_no: 352012 block_no: 8165846 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 11638 time: 2022-12-20 23:31:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54637375608c3b86f3b19d2b350a7d307463e1a85489fa94e1aa6817194d9c04Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tswqpwsrfpalg370ggf3xqgjhets6n02jz0wcuma3m8srylw435su2kfn0 op_cert: \x6a7ac871acb639ac69ba4f922a727f84219e51b8ddb6d098be2884a717c99dd2 op_cert_counter: 7