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 7705957 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 70567180 epoch_slot_no: 410380 block_no: 7705780 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 42051 time: 2022-09-02 15:44:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x798f98a623cffd17386ce26922f82c18c1312a12a661982e7ae9d446d5d43524Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w7d6wrmwnmv967fwczseale2mp9d8e977mfc8x0gc3um7nadj9fqvkecw6 op_cert: \xf0a4664119c3a6c49634cdaa2b7a320237bd424089976f1c2b4dbde36cf4f86c op_cert_counter: 14