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 7576176 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67888805 epoch_slot_no: 324005 block_no: 7575999 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 52822 time: 2022-08-02 15:44:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb17a590728e69db28895c5069643a0c95703770cbcde66c498b55b833ee09e45Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x3d7968214e258cab33c11cf624c7e113ccd727437d127b788fb4e831c270fcb9 op_cert_counter: 9