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 7921403 Details
Epoch: 371 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 74973916 epoch_slot_no: 65116 block_no: 7921226 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 43317 time: 2022-10-23 15:50:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4ac7d5a3d9ffe91e4cd0ac52fdda4c05158e9770226579fe88e9febff4a225aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x6630c96c49b25d0826d5ad651e2d1eae09a9ace6ead5f9cc0aadddd6a6acb1bc op_cert_counter: 1659973369