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 7609458 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 68582674 epoch_slot_no: 153874 block_no: 7609281 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 81726 time: 2022-08-10 16:29:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f2d243be1306a280f5fe2d2423f276dd97d7d03c3526f7f7b6c627fbaf4bef4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xb0ea4237ae9af6737a7d29dccad261e94143ef23b50d11359f157cfd35ea8753 op_cert_counter: 1659972901