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 7629000 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 68990465 epoch_slot_no: 129665 block_no: 7628823 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 28619 time: 2022-08-15 09:45:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7a60f398bd595ff36195d42f68463bae807d6bbb242b0ccc3a2739c8db2b1e7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x3058f0e3b5578c8642559e440f88729a3ea6f3f38f331a8108ce91b0c82a88b9 op_cert_counter: 9