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 7624522 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 68895168 epoch_slot_no: 34368 block_no: 7624345 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 17394 time: 2022-08-14 07:17:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb32b183c611582e97262745ebe203afe5aa34c60648f3af0b84881e7281adba8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u8nxdxurzxp4ug6t489796wukth5f7wfu6l4m85cznha923ekllq0wct2e op_cert: \xab6618e275825343d2ddd592a7ef441143c71bc34be3f1bf8be46a6ace246ec8 op_cert_counter: 17