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 7637829 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69174305 epoch_slot_no: 313505 block_no: 7637652 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 55480 time: 2022-08-17 12:49:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb09a42c8e3e73c9074988c36b4cd2ef55d8deb97fd21131e4593989bb80e1643Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1f8ugl3vv734dx4c3k23wtqya2pcec7gjv7mamcth2qwqhcr45fdsw9lugj op_cert: \x6d5697c51b7ca7df885183be4ce2711cbdc428e569544aa27784a30eb4a31ff8 op_cert_counter: 11