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 7763322 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 71734311 epoch_slot_no: 281511 block_no: 7763145 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 2973 time: 2022-09-16 03:56:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59dd9a740b2dfb115e2ab86a9b7987f7b2aa242f70aa09a037b083ffa80c4183Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enu73aesklvfzp5clxnws5aykyt34yvdc5p9ry4rnzyxeegx7thqwrv3ax op_cert: \x8b7e09c267d85a61fbd548acff23c2b03a5559cb632e0d8f6fc0b6a1de929b3d op_cert_counter: 11