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 7621553 Details
Epoch: 356 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68831125 epoch_slot_no: 402325 block_no: 7621376 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 64526 time: 2022-08-13 13:30:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf95c2d15abeafe6c95b31a7640595e8d5f0f1f52d117f6a41a9d9eb73d8c1d9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15t80lqht4wup777p6ahns3uapzkp27ya6rhasg9dp4mjqys6lhzqycvtmy op_cert: \x0365d870335352fd2c7ca9372487c7be380410fa5997e1c588020faa5fa5fe1d op_cert_counter: 18