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 7823615 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 72969937 epoch_slot_no: 221137 block_no: 7823438 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 54300 time: 2022-09-30 11:10:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc861336ce4361f9b7c79558d4d25a24be738e787de708aa196a2979f9012dcecBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mrwwxpf2pdsu4es46gu7rjy82fntc0538p8a7vuhrmu2ddxn68kqstj6y3 op_cert: \xe2aeb38078d1a8d831f407d11752629464702ea17f9540162751e45f7f10f3bc op_cert_counter: 9