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 7993859 Details
Epoch: 374 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 76463594 epoch_slot_no: 258794 block_no: 7993682 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 88844 time: 2022-11-09 21:38:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32a86a69b01b3f14675538bbb31a89bb301d3e0a074aadc5f3e3a600e1e89236Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w88ysntmut0q69lc03ca42437wtqsc9uxn3prh0d5wzucx4k4jeqcm30wx op_cert: \x30402e86d1775703ae8528d2dabd537429e62697a7322c5b6bcbedbebe0b3442 op_cert_counter: 4