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 7704037 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70528985 epoch_slot_no: 372185 block_no: 7703860 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 24851 time: 2022-09-02 05:07:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07a9693111b0c303316f7e7d0e8ecd0b7d3d84369a74a6187cda4ef63007e411Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \xdeda3e926ce1a8ab099963d228c12878a288f602518c2c32198ee3af546d878a op_cert_counter: 12