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 7760568 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 71677971 epoch_slot_no: 225171 block_no: 7760391 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 24524 time: 2022-09-15 12:17:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44613799c985a94ad289395cc73dd9eee6f3ddb794b4c18522076f95c25e219dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enu73aesklvfzp5clxnws5aykyt34yvdc5p9ry4rnzyxeegx7thqwrv3ax op_cert: \x8b7e09c267d85a61fbd548acff23c2b03a5559cb632e0d8f6fc0b6a1de929b3d op_cert_counter: 11