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 7780723 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 72087416 epoch_slot_no: 202616 block_no: 7780546 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 45882 time: 2022-09-20 06:01:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x094aac384b1b53122b9b69d4981919fe7050d57d13cad37a0c60349b6aee2842Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x485ca73143195ac708d0547875dc60544301f8b0a655fb8af96fab3376423fe6 op_cert_counter: 1659973363