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 7619775 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68795242 epoch_slot_no: 366442 block_no: 7619598 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 4397 time: 2022-08-13 03:32:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74b4c9f73030029e06fcb47daad69918a2f40a2ebd6d581d1ebe40ff220d2263Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10hj5paw809p7hv482x8nkdplpjdnt8kz8hnvef7798638au89lxqcuw7l7 op_cert: \xac89e318b3cbb52105bf039baaacf8f570dc590be997769bf04884ae4d1784b9 op_cert_counter: 22