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 7773620 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 71941044 epoch_slot_no: 56244 block_no: 7773443 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 82187 time: 2022-09-18 13:22:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a6a2cd305d8b61a402ff017c3f2a61f83e577cd3a7abcdfd3ad08145e84c68fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xdcf68f0fdbd34059c42250428d59da6b777876e8e105bc5af557ef360c5f98d2 op_cert_counter: 1660589461