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 7567032 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 67699381 epoch_slot_no: 134581 block_no: 7566855 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 88375 time: 2022-07-31 11:07:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5a1c70ef2ab41cf1631354026419d65b6c97f09f00c973a59f163d4ac7a625Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1eccgrlghe3v3dmdfsydvw05wrfz8cx0s6na2hkm8fka6uhmqkzes5q60k3 op_cert: \xcee2a465165ed24c4ef09754e72f1a12ba5376fd1d01708ccbdefd18be91e746 op_cert_counter: 1659105292