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 7866361 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 73847240 epoch_slot_no: 234440 block_no: 7866184 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 28447 time: 2022-10-10 14:52:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x461e49319af41fee1a2dac9f62a8361e20167c440fe11f5dc08ff5a467259bafBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w7d6wrmwnmv967fwczseale2mp9d8e977mfc8x0gc3um7nadj9fqvkecw6 op_cert: \xf0a4664119c3a6c49634cdaa2b7a320237bd424089976f1c2b4dbde36cf4f86c op_cert_counter: 14