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 7626420 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 68936132 epoch_slot_no: 75332 block_no: 7626243 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 69745 time: 2022-08-14 18:40:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c4a21faa7d93aef6a4e1707db80dc3a81384228383ea93cd5d2a245b3a57f8cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sq2mwyjxq4x8a8xkguduwlg2mqk37nznxyg63dx0jeq50w3c79xs06vq58 op_cert: \x4a51d6cc5026e0330ba6dfc1ccee8be3925a270ad1dfe017fbef5f870f758295 op_cert_counter: 11