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 7603056 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68448521 epoch_slot_no: 19721 block_no: 7602879 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 88495 time: 2022-08-09 03:13:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2142e3884cbb4c8945bff302c0539a2dbded93c3bcc5cc3f2f574ac9dcd0aeacBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xb0ea4237ae9af6737a7d29dccad261e94143ef23b50d11359f157cfd35ea8753 op_cert_counter: 1659972901