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 7812586 Details
Epoch: 365 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 72742010 epoch_slot_no: 425210 block_no: 7812409 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 87079 time: 2022-09-27 19:51:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f0ab4b6a125315e78ed9c3f7c6358f15311d40e5eca9c6e03632e19e67b5fc0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tswqpwsrfpalg370ggf3xqgjhets6n02jz0wcuma3m8srylw435su2kfn0 op_cert: \xb2697775256e5ab31b3c1190ca9b19f9908f841244405b180b9ca86f3f32dc56 op_cert_counter: 6