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 7811576 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 72720683 epoch_slot_no: 403883 block_no: 7811399 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 41479 time: 2022-09-27 13:56:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a5815792f020b4fbdae89926b64d8f5cba58d4b0d3f76ce3ca527fb5e85f204Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e2f93ewu5sgalwzhrjt6j8yzhwexpw7hugcdv9a9jt5haj79r85qvvhdj4 op_cert: \x8a66bf6fe3f15e5c0c38d315e7e52136fcf58cebab9dffa0c593e42c78f9cb50 op_cert_counter: 2