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 8197036 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 80652705 epoch_slot_no: 127905 block_no: 8196859 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 11632 time: 2022-12-28 09:16:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x932c0e2bb2e633cfeb9299f204f2e976fb2a69a476b7c379f85cc49d73d566ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xeef991746cd87a083ed458efaec85a54c1fe2c59cd1ff92714d1448ec1d15830 op_cert_counter: 12