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 7825751 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 73012005 epoch_slot_no: 263205 block_no: 7825574 slot_leader_id: 4579533 size: 86130 time: 2022-09-30 22:51:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31462e9c94427154fcc335f2c667d90e67513f3ff90adcb003b9067134ebeb85Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1aw8yv9vq6fvcmw7ldllr07d7cw6gz2caeyxgm2j5znuuxhrtq4jqdvkpsp op_cert: \x608826f9b50734c507f40d49909ebc5e5650c05ec54ce9817dc41fc37b187dac op_cert_counter: 11