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 7612797 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 68651830 epoch_slot_no: 223030 block_no: 7612620 slot_leader_id: 6341802 size: 59380 time: 2022-08-11 11:42:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b9f4c4682cf016eec52a01067e46b678d819a4d128f59795fd3f2e4f5cb4e11Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sq58suv9ndgr886gupcse3rxuphvdegqk87z9hd4csf46vwgv6es5j7rmy op_cert: \x600a013b6a18665466d7b63fc556ecc51a56684589ef523edd34994102eae786 op_cert_counter: 3