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 7895894 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 74453200 epoch_slot_no: 408400 block_no: 7895717 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 85084 time: 2022-10-17 15:11:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x051d6888d1e6452a3703d2c5723498d516dc3a8fe43e3cb614cf6e6e8a9ef758Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x6630c96c49b25d0826d5ad651e2d1eae09a9ace6ead5f9cc0aadddd6a6acb1bc op_cert_counter: 1659973369