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 7632697 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 69068143 epoch_slot_no: 207343 block_no: 7632520 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 43285 time: 2022-08-16 07:20:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6e97fa2001854cb6603ede8e5db1f73bb794d79140a1f3933c2e2765949ea71Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \xcbcfff5980d3188e0d39d33f5d3fe7ade067ee38598cceed8dc5dc8d49a1edc9 op_cert_counter: 6