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 7618705 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68773678 epoch_slot_no: 344878 block_no: 7618528 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 14346 time: 2022-08-12 21:32:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ba76ce1bc56a1c9c0b44a56e46113fcd30c2b638dc5a0124b54b682c209621Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x4f9c41a706790ead722c90017c409c504e7b33cd55d74046d987ec267d8d8586 op_cert_counter: 1660253679