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 7904957 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 74639011 epoch_slot_no: 162211 block_no: 7904780 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 88739 time: 2022-10-19 18:48:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc78e3f36241279b09a09c869389ecfaab5011b7e8875609437508f4b113940e1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1temvpuhghxzspdq7hl0925w2ag08kwty3r2ghd4eq3s3mavj8s0s35a96v op_cert: \x34556ff0a774486e8edef894a4cc5a65cec3a779594c9fbdc684d71a72eb6aec op_cert_counter: 13