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 7751039 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 71482971 epoch_slot_no: 30171 block_no: 7750862 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 2161 time: 2022-09-13 06:07:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01e476ac9788b6176429cc5b3b7c500e8203b9a1b34979ec6e4ed52c5d2c25b7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \x64e90945b1c1329ae02291a9954fcdcdecf909851f6a1137baa3c149f3bab690 op_cert_counter: 9