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 7627311 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 68955495 epoch_slot_no: 94695 block_no: 7627134 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 88658 time: 2022-08-15 00:03:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8824795e4d4bec6bb6800fef9fb7f936e08df5f2fa557578d3bd1ec4cbfd11cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \xcaf5ab87c7c16e93fe1e3186f06f306970e10851d9456faf7e41ee36ce0254b4 op_cert_counter: 1659973361