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 8192822 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 80565375 epoch_slot_no: 40575 block_no: 8192645 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 55826 time: 2022-12-27 09:01:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x695dd23d90747881a433629d64323340ff26ec09b19a04f93d21a502af931640Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x15dd68ca4c441e6d6528bc70242fdfc5cd0926ff55e382371b49f2c7084dd28e op_cert_counter: 10