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 7567693 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 67713175 epoch_slot_no: 148375 block_no: 7567516 slot_leader_id: 4703309 size: 87887 time: 2022-07-31 14:57:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd9ccfb3737bd15cba2b85d0e24a7473b09d1354e501a6f6a3c6849fbcfff66eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1a5mrg02vaynyt8zl3ccet2wzj03j285n5jmz86d00gw29yvf4upsyuhl53 op_cert: \xf2642f75a397d1fd987e77af7943f9f12466a3bce35d360f0282862892d09b9a op_cert_counter: 10