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 7836935 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 73241207 epoch_slot_no: 60407 block_no: 7836758 slot_leader_id: 4861226 size: 84747 time: 2022-10-03 14:31:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14acfacc58d6589fd1488b1b179906c015630f8e006bc490e650c5d389b867bcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sptnr6ls6ptquhx09phjv7tqmqatlrgze8k8mwfld6xqsqylvt4sza2fl4 op_cert: \xff6f70f93a49c7e9d4d18f3c6a6784eaaaa9325f66d697bb2048c2f19b2ff2bd op_cert_counter: 13