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 8191727 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 80543214 epoch_slot_no: 18414 block_no: 8191550 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 60369 time: 2022-12-27 02:51:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x057570757d11c2c301a8f35bb91b034497585cc036acbe371f4380e811e70dbfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15v3sz8x6tykxwz0dn6c3r6a227mx4q83834f974c4yj84g9x25ds2rutwp op_cert: \xe232e9557d6b879c1ede280262588e11c8f6a6212606603f20db4ec3f9f8e330 op_cert_counter: 10