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 7626951 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68947565 epoch_slot_no: 86765 block_no: 7626774 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 61997 time: 2022-08-14 21:50:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x286193955683849fd9798e61cda83a81a8bd158be7016cd7f913db03a74e4c44Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1f4t5qvkg66kxkkz0gehktyqx250yref6th824pwylvttzwe0qagq4upq9y op_cert: \xfb13d2084694baaf093929d36caaf2fe4bd3f3af982703f180bfc5b2bb9693ff op_cert_counter: 7