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 7619628 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 68792322 epoch_slot_no: 363522 block_no: 7619451 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 57932 time: 2022-08-13 02:43:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c951dacc282e4c65fbcbd3caf8b69f21e9d1e43850844d240410076619c7535Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16arvf7rxl7k787s5xu0ks3letxk4qasqkclg496gdpvkf080tz8sz5k325 op_cert: \x23a6f29c67a6c5d78db7feb1af64fe8ba5e507d9f4a8ef70b14b9f4310c1c355 op_cert_counter: 6