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 7951455 Details
Epoch: 372 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 75595222 epoch_slot_no: 254422 block_no: 7951278 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 58129 time: 2022-10-30 20:25:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfcd3d67c8d97c796a3dd48f8116aa8c76ad8a19f1677c9bf6e17364cfeaa728Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hr5x0pecmup7vqgxf8haww5q4qhtjktac6jga67vafrvxs6yvf6q6ggpct op_cert: \xb3e19ae064a9986238f9384a29199d9469c2cfa6ccd90ed531163958ecceb494 op_cert_counter: 6