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 7761567 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 71698302 epoch_slot_no: 245502 block_no: 7761390 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 40292 time: 2022-09-15 17:56:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54bd8cf393f2c06c0c2efe7620a5e9c949a8782e22412b94ddbee7c63812cbdaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t508dnthfw3lt6mdlq90wpzckmtf0l2ndpgwc6cxsk9esvyvzyssazcayr op_cert: \xbfb4cc139d9d316981cb3872c99b6b70a79a8391c7bbb3b56ae42d1f957b70e3 op_cert_counter: 8