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 7628634 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 68982627 epoch_slot_no: 121827 block_no: 7628457 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 65953 time: 2022-08-15 07:35:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffe9044c2f9fb275bb798881ff749c0089ddf6fbbc875ae78e720871925149fdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ln9sqsqw9kgqc80882r595xvu4mnlluqv50l6rpg8q5lfp3all9s9c36jq op_cert: \x7b71215e30110632d427b7bdb456ef0f7e57cfb8364f66c3e49aab6de262f95d op_cert_counter: 3