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 7768418 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 71834812 epoch_slot_no: 382012 block_no: 7768241 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 62795 time: 2022-09-17 07:51:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac56ddd76f5f5be528a22798f7e40e6083d4c6226ddac9f71986854e1fc8ea2cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xb9b5eb9c4a78953b5591a861510cdf711a00f2ad3941bc4c296692ae8019e8b6 op_cert_counter: 9