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 7626503 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 68937948 epoch_slot_no: 77148 block_no: 7626326 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 33898 time: 2022-08-14 19:10:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x338477150ae7465e474401a96e68d1fa8ae2c5b8c4f8f043786c6d22b6900f94Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x4d427dccfde5cf216b125b6259043d3e09954fa0d3cd01d51a36db1e1f085a64 op_cert_counter: 10