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 7845025 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73409644 epoch_slot_no: 228844 block_no: 7844848 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 6541 time: 2022-10-05 13:18:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcafb6fbcc5957ddec0f6bdf40a44358ea4ad77c9025a299067389242be885cdfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wvlqe2qje36uz5mhk5hnzq4qwuhqs9y7dvawtueezakddmp8fl9qhadshx op_cert: \x17e85d5bcc527493463d96251d285d943fbf8151fa592519bb45ff12d7b000bd op_cert_counter: 12