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 7871073 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 73943515 epoch_slot_no: 330715 block_no: 7870896 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 11277 time: 2022-10-11 17:36:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea05d85b9a186fd2eb6d340d5a479798928ead26d5a384927cd99714436805f1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \xf28fc8cd23ba44c74b117b9547fa4d8e940e6def6adbefae0cd3d3f4e4780ccb op_cert_counter: 7