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 7608712 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 68567335 epoch_slot_no: 138535 block_no: 7608535 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 87490 time: 2022-08-10 12:13:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9f3a036f941b7e561930d84f464c51aaf7c52361dccc20f23293680c670ca50Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xb0ea4237ae9af6737a7d29dccad261e94143ef23b50d11359f157cfd35ea8753 op_cert_counter: 1659972901