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 7829024 Details
Epoch: 366 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 73078104 epoch_slot_no: 329304 block_no: 7828847 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 67206 time: 2022-10-01 17:13:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf866a7f61aff4210c04c5c0ed7c8bf620b47a7167af9a6f0e869582f35a8c6daBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18stcjdcu588hsmyhcpjq98vqwmw9ry3gamvyldv6rdwv75gfxflq82dh27 op_cert: \x3d35d8d3ffaa90f71f1a0eb6594c8a5a6c23e8bd22c9878ee9327c11e4c0874b op_cert_counter: 0