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 7616221 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68722620 epoch_slot_no: 293820 block_no: 7616044 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 9624 time: 2022-08-12 07:21:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0daf7f247890cfb465e24fb560798ce792299f5a5d57ef85931d4125f54063d4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sq2mwyjxq4x8a8xkguduwlg2mqk37nznxyg63dx0jeq50w3c79xs06vq58 op_cert: \x4a51d6cc5026e0330ba6dfc1ccee8be3925a270ad1dfe017fbef5f870f758295 op_cert_counter: 11