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 7904838 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 74636637 epoch_slot_no: 159837 block_no: 7904661 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 32304 time: 2022-10-19 18:08:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x388545abb1a8329529c4e3cd47b5191a1c34f133740acac304fc62785ead9f0bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x6630c96c49b25d0826d5ad651e2d1eae09a9ace6ead5f9cc0aadddd6a6acb1bc op_cert_counter: 1659973369