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 7906562 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 74672098 epoch_slot_no: 195298 block_no: 7906385 slot_leader_id: 7034455 size: 82682 time: 2022-10-20 03:59:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x632fe5f279469f072992a46328e8de0cd170e8cbdbd4be27fe71e6b8e11bf723Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hpnvfvh6ajuwq93nrxxfz9mqrt3c566sdnem75rkcx00sn9y9vhq2wynjp op_cert: \x47c06ca1602da09705ae10b69744a3effd14f2912cc751a63396c06c6f0ed45a op_cert_counter: 3