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 7593843 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68259173 epoch_slot_no: 262373 block_no: 7593666 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 12627 time: 2022-08-06 22:37:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6974eb33217fefbbc2e037215a016c4b095f9fdad59779bf863e83d3356a00dfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwagyzrrmgnl75fgujslwgnppyah8kxscpsmj4katc5wyyd3q82qdpgk6r op_cert: \x9d1e83f78837b2bc676b726b697f9962831d1a7b36b8743a1d7b3f62157425b6 op_cert_counter: 15