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 7593784 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 68257925 epoch_slot_no: 261125 block_no: 7593607 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 36412 time: 2022-08-06 22:16:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33f2600bee5634529b969a839feb7db46909aef8bac6f155f33bd45a0534c9e9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y9m9n3mky4vhmungyeavy3sz47ddes80semnueneuzpaj7s7u7fs5w8kzn op_cert: \x56393e9b2b01bca73dece7fbd76837a26201964b456ce22b361749e59b410ee9 op_cert_counter: 11