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 7634736 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69110673 epoch_slot_no: 249873 block_no: 7634559 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 54901 time: 2022-08-16 19:09:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa24e80e1e18760080a9bdce57c4a6c9d903b6be35a07c2b3877753e9156e3adeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x82be9440628cebd4a332676cb810cc9dea4370e490af5606ae80cab5db507e9f op_cert_counter: 1660589459