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 8166521 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 80022774 epoch_slot_no: 361974 block_no: 8166344 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 17019 time: 2022-12-21 02:17:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08ae79942129743504bfe6f0e9c69d54ff7defac666ec9fa8449a1fe0f8aa625Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ep6tmd0vdtareyst59rlwj8669hxwsjtp33f0w6qfwv54mkx8s7qqn6jp4 op_cert: \xaa355557a3a88fcdbe2e5603fec78791a1f17c3f7b4e60c55e709aabeca18b46 op_cert_counter: 9