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 7811323 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 72714812 epoch_slot_no: 398012 block_no: 7811146 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 17895 time: 2022-09-27 12:18:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1089ba8bffe93b3e774a37865fedaf4ecc40b9577103c11976f8ac4b9bf3bb8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ytunls0jtlwj52v26a2m79av25tjdhv3uc4lgllsxqwd7ynqjeyqez82j2 op_cert: \xa03ce9745998f5140103d3058aee83d4cbc3dcb5ad33c1e4c809a63910ce2fb2 op_cert_counter: 21