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 7700869 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 70464484 epoch_slot_no: 307684 block_no: 7700692 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 9331 time: 2022-09-01 11:12:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a9585fbf26dae49ad9ea4c94e069898bf8ea3acffd43f16e3a9691c6e5348ceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 7