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 7853167 Details
Epoch: 367 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 73578399 epoch_slot_no: 397599 block_no: 7852990 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 12672 time: 2022-10-07 12:11:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb868030a715ef1fda6253e65aa2d41d23b03e38c9d6254252df3635d12022c21Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x4d427dccfde5cf216b125b6259043d3e09954fa0d3cd01d51a36db1e1f085a64 op_cert_counter: 10