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 7904805 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 74635920 epoch_slot_no: 159120 block_no: 7904628 slot_leader_id: 6702203 size: 16493 time: 2022-10-19 17:56:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd284fc9c4a1a348f276b3204b2d814800017d44f7ed586e3321c7a1c519f4921Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hq6kppe3gzwwnj9m8jgy8tlum5ac4a0crprdf54hwe9d0jf38e4quxn4t4 op_cert: \xaefb28d7f9108509b21f7f289568f611e656a8bc6115c6e09aa507487a780d15 op_cert_counter: 6