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 7873085 Details
Epoch: 368 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 73985813 epoch_slot_no: 373013 block_no: 7872908 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 83035 time: 2022-10-12 05:21:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4a5d8ac55a518e18800ca9abb0f12702fc049a4aa91fa74003c13af655b70f8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \xcdf229a295fdd3bb3afafd51edb26cb1fb33bd13c1d719bc9ae181e75cf25e53 op_cert_counter: 1659973368