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 7609657 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 68587476 epoch_slot_no: 158676 block_no: 7609480 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 16778 time: 2022-08-10 17:49:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93f56c0e7e7cd241ef5b7783510eab20b6ca5d190cfd3a0cab2c0e6ae6409883Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tud4hnwfnctqv9jauhkv0r563mcns8gytgzhr6t3qfaekpgewg9sqv4dku op_cert: \x11b0324a14703671b143bacfd9bff6fec8098643b82353308d5f907a319ad1b0 op_cert_counter: 12