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 7738933 Details
Epoch: 362 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 71236553 epoch_slot_no: 215753 block_no: 7738756 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 31734 time: 2022-09-10 09:40:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd5d44c19a1eb29c8b20fe92fe6d5e81df0ab65d9cc5d5e1e4e4cc37823bb005Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \x9ffc54bcabfd2feedbedda10f577554c2f6ff6b050ea06147d355be44441f8ed op_cert_counter: 9