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 7871380 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 73950011 epoch_slot_no: 337211 block_no: 7871203 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 35597 time: 2022-10-11 19:25:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8ba58e56410354ad51a0b19aa767041a111d4036dde871d623d101d7f575fceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jyapxqrqfccqchjd6x5a049j6u53dqv5l264u98hqqxwdgn9ngjqhj2276 op_cert: \x77b98a62c03cea5f061810ce7fff35459109d8cfee25dd4ea29771ca65ca9d73 op_cert_counter: 9