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 7588246 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 68143630 epoch_slot_no: 146830 block_no: 7588069 slot_leader_id: 6360851 size: 88360 time: 2022-08-05 14:32:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b1687ddbbdb33d1a4dfc4ecd9824a7611a3acaa3c8e71757a5e58ca8caf4511Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15hnuprkr23edvwepmfuarcndxtp50sekyyx6ns9gcgsx8z6ptwps0ergcp op_cert: \x179890bd35fa243dbf14e30ac7fb8685207b3d18bbaa58f6a15d3cc67095c979 op_cert_counter: 5