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 7628451 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 68978625 epoch_slot_no: 117825 block_no: 7628274 slot_leader_id: 4672334 size: 38920 time: 2022-08-15 06:28:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x251f81e4bc38fb548aef77201f1ec38fc79cf30545a67ca9bbb01981a74ed864Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enj3ua439h228ks3lrdh4rrdfag60m4amfh86edwz54u9vsq0rcsdgd940 op_cert: \x726979b93812496eae4cffc828e1ed753dfa497010151850dc912788ee856304 op_cert_counter: 5