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 7572707 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 67816957 epoch_slot_no: 252157 block_no: 7572530 slot_leader_id: 6053990 size: 85552 time: 2022-08-01 19:47:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd895b6287abb7a3e667a436d245ce75890fc3bd57d410a3ebf7c935fc4aca93Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ktc8wnm837ymj6rwzd0a2qjlhamq0sxytf6q3hqpant25rrn6wuswx5m70 op_cert: \xabc9cca16355c82231692c645f4212d7d374747ccffebd8f467ed2f510e6d526 op_cert_counter: 7