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 7718051 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 70813887 epoch_slot_no: 225087 block_no: 7717874 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 20416 time: 2022-09-05 12:16:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccaf37fc4f40eba29820407e1a344e989b088a91e9f3a080d18d8795c5778951Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1frnthuz2a86rn5sphe7akvxhu2czzve4yhr5cdjtvmjax3unx5zswkyxr6 op_cert: \x4bae55399087acf983b8450f3b21ff9a8ab0d59fb674219893372609334946a6 op_cert_counter: 6