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 7722362 Details
Epoch: 361 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 70902284 epoch_slot_no: 313484 block_no: 7722185 slot_leader_id: 6487398 size: 86367 time: 2022-09-06 12:49:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a82eb38caa831e4c367d8ab195bd9b30b7791232224704292822dc820f7f511Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xlclqgl24eqgar5xnru6r2yuv2srm039dc6a759z3xx99036vjyquwdmxd op_cert: \x8ae335162c27c0d38322c6bbc86b1a41a95beb7c7e4172c7ffac3fd7d68893b7 op_cert_counter: 9