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 7637618 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 69170418 epoch_slot_no: 309618 block_no: 7637441 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 86427 time: 2022-08-17 11:45:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5c08d4171283ff704932ef84fda1cc23e368eacb44fe81aba8cea673f134971Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nyd5vhrglpm490gtp72tyqxdjusw3jk8cmafy8m05m582yhk4r5sxux5vk op_cert: \xf5c904e7aedcbb68c5f7fefbc2c8f6acbe6a2750a8fb16f81594bf250ea8dd31 op_cert_counter: 6