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 7707167 Details
Epoch: 361Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 70591818
epoch_slot_no: 3018
block_no: 7706990
slot_leader_id: 4555875
size: 33766
time: 2022-09-02 22:35:09
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x2613fbef6f32d10dffb2096f771ee03e4c7adb20ef23e0d4c150c10be02aa620
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtacop_cert: \xb36f2e1bbf2fd5ddb5ea6b121eeccce007614a178f0b408057e1494d8f2900b2
op_cert_counter: 14