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 7912174 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 74784003 epoch_slot_no: 307203 block_no: 7911997 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 14606 time: 2022-10-21 11:04:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6077d6fbdfd50434e245b1681f77a38d843add730b33719067b77e343939aa63Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lnjfdgme34cun04rzmng683dq8u37wpu20ygrc0vz2fkun7jjmrsdaa3dx op_cert: \xc39c181a2263d8080a749b98316a05a40968a2318ae6625b5ab5ad2e458e2438 op_cert_counter: 18