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 7902263 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 74583824 epoch_slot_no: 107024 block_no: 7902086 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 27975 time: 2022-10-19 03:28:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1baa11fad0ddd70f079eaa344c8a4e00191dd4857dd389f82dadf5ef3e4fbffeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pa05qgfgms22qvy860ggarcrwccnxv274gc7v0c2r5gvmwv6tzqqnnecz4 op_cert: \x1cb62e591a9c47bddcaa9ac37d412b3b506d8f0fcd0952f9615804c6f71f6a07 op_cert_counter: 8