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 7714516 Details
Epoch: 361Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 70742569
epoch_slot_no: 153769
block_no: 7714339
slot_leader_id: 5479171
size: 42170
time: 2022-09-04 16:27:40
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xc7e13d6bd9f05e224f14d27d33a5e1ffef9b4a65e31e065adde295fe0daf1529
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18svfk8jqraqq77c2863zp40rmzk5eeqxum2r4qmu4ejxe2h6d9uqy6qw6vop_cert: \xf75f28770db444cc25315b4541d19aa74bff9ff73f1e08e050bb681a870a3df7
op_cert_counter: 6