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 7793708 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 72355052 epoch_slot_no: 38252 block_no: 7793531 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 84645 time: 2022-09-23 08:22:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8b5ae95f835be119cf34fa7fe9d796ca9118e1a5ca2ffb32853f4e1aab5094dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \xc566592896f220560952cc21bac40c5077f67d51d5015778df6add6dbdfc31dd op_cert_counter: 1659973364