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 7756225 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 71589465 epoch_slot_no: 136665 block_no: 7756048 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 81491 time: 2022-09-14 11:42:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1122aa3239b540875eb5ec9c89b1c6038d4abf5bc65a6b285822bd5c34c49bfcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x485ca73143195ac708d0547875dc60544301f8b0a655fb8af96fab3376423fe6 op_cert_counter: 1659973363