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 7905869 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 74657593 epoch_slot_no: 180793 block_no: 7905692 slot_leader_id: 4634493 size: 46210 time: 2022-10-19 23:58:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eea37778bb1a230fe6e14bc6e0c7bfce4a57a5cd1367ad69b11054a9b798bddBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1knups3css9zwcss59s47uq55edshzxuxsyn77s92kehl7hfr399qvctsh6 op_cert: \x13d094dcab0f51704f4a71812b6073f7ed8f46c104720bc3b4c05c86c261ae00 op_cert_counter: 7