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 7720809 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 70870433 epoch_slot_no: 281633 block_no: 7720632 slot_leader_id: 5336749 size: 15822 time: 2022-09-06 03:58:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00d2b3cec001f890aa818d9f5693956765702dbf1d6e467937e90048949d5c76Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14vwcdtnq5e5r92eyp2jyqrcq3xrr3lumnwkl4keqlm8kzwvdef6surhyf4 op_cert: \xdd270c7e8e8c70b3315eed9e28752f20cb445f6eed4b0fbf304751bb85446ce3 op_cert_counter: 6