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 7603417 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 68456420 epoch_slot_no: 27620 block_no: 7603240 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 45467 time: 2022-08-09 05:25:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ae47468feddf28ae80d61b80c3eccdd6498150adaf94ea07eaa846dbc446914Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xd123123506789b2e4fa65f7332b695dc8972d53b6a1aa3f76033a7828e05434c op_cert_counter: 10