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 7609659 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68587502 epoch_slot_no: 158702 block_no: 7609482 slot_leader_id: 5742483 size: 44078 time: 2022-08-10 17:49:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dd60b106fb482a8d009afb2628266e9398acd3ea2847387f86c981abe1b5920Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gtfn6txpnzp8w0mwh5causwgcpu728cngk5nen7guqfsxvx3xe5q9s6xz8 op_cert: \x8c2ac89c48d787dbcc474fefca9b0e60f2b46322d2f6e6d92e9e1b6677da4140 op_cert_counter: 7