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 7861638 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 73751494 epoch_slot_no: 138694 block_no: 7861461 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 17065 time: 2022-10-09 12:16:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc6e0fb9af1f145926de83abb1ebe76150a5e9b951ceb6d596fd436d61bb76d7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6 op_cert: \x8081654979e4d8940d822597c1f88a1d859434b32c46c852a14aecbcab08653e op_cert_counter: 3