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 7632214 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 69058486 epoch_slot_no: 197686 block_no: 7632037 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 17585 time: 2022-08-16 04:39:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe5b385a81ef1fbced5595c7b3983f9e0da984454f7287ce07a3a243d5d0f5b1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x4d427dccfde5cf216b125b6259043d3e09954fa0d3cd01d51a36db1e1f085a64 op_cert_counter: 10