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 7872455 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 73972493 epoch_slot_no: 359693 block_no: 7872278 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 86625 time: 2022-10-12 01:39:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf87449936cfbe3bf5b6e6066462fc0418a320e554845e78d52d627849c3add30Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tswqpwsrfpalg370ggf3xqgjhets6n02jz0wcuma3m8srylw435su2kfn0 op_cert: \xb2697775256e5ab31b3c1190ca9b19f9908f841244405b180b9ca86f3f32dc56 op_cert_counter: 6