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 7973884 Details
Epoch: 373 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 76052857 epoch_slot_no: 280057 block_no: 7973707 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 54050 time: 2022-11-05 03:32:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7618cb6d4e1689974b6e4d87bee39997c4fd0f6a60dd704a3d09687c1debddb3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xd4dd4a2b08e049f7cd35380c1103794cf1e5b451f6c94d90387c502e035a78d1 op_cert_counter: 11