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 7773976 Details
Epoch: 364Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 71948750
epoch_slot_no: 63950
block_no: 7773799
slot_leader_id: 4561787
size: 40041
time: 2022-09-18 15:30:41
proto_major: 7
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xdb7d493efbb42d4ff09dda32193af6571578d8249026976d171b9d9fa7aa0c72
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9lop_cert: \xb9b5eb9c4a78953b5591a861510cdf711a00f2ad3941bc4c296692ae8019e8b6
op_cert_counter: 9