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 7638036 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 69178443 epoch_slot_no: 317643 block_no: 7637859 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 87693 time: 2022-08-17 13:58:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f28de2cb4980ae6ccc7c9a965e20b6a28703b0be486bc1a9aa332b3908ace78Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ygptnml8rkgw9dmguft6dr8dnjaapk80lsynqdwzl9aap08qg6mslll3fc op_cert: \x501ed8c3ac1cfdef47a4d1cdb5049b98b0f1bdc629400f9481f7350dbe9db343 op_cert_counter: 8