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 7781932 Details
Epoch: 364 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 72113378 epoch_slot_no: 228578 block_no: 7781755 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 20838 time: 2022-09-20 13:14:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4797788a344380935e116ccb67b52a9a9108e29c74e274482d99674b05801b52Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fjqeacnfktyjtvwq3pq6469zjv8mp7ahaq3l5n6l3y9aqvmh24kqjqkj86 op_cert: \x22ccaeb6a73debcd673a06be1a904b55395cf569f3cc621b044a5a29c823dbae op_cert_counter: 12