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 7825237 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 73001124 epoch_slot_no: 252324 block_no: 7825060 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 88685 time: 2022-09-30 19:50:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45edd31c0a64c4c43d46579bb3ba2479cb621716670e18a0ee56fe6d6757c070Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 7