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 7762278 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 71712967 epoch_slot_no: 260167 block_no: 7762101 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 41971 time: 2022-09-15 22:00:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe059c795e635f9ca2aa6c82cf5170f9cbcb33ac448d94941b7065cc3b3b9c315Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x485ca73143195ac708d0547875dc60544301f8b0a655fb8af96fab3376423fe6 op_cert_counter: 1659973363