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 7638532 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69189223 epoch_slot_no: 328423 block_no: 7638355 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 32517 time: 2022-08-17 16:58:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31c667256af68a61711b8c427a8437e321486148a3cdc85a7dd0a5f1675ce124Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x3b3aaf477ff3da4c258931c8de5bc5a1d1aba8578f0fe5a002ecdd30ff6c2b10 op_cert_counter: 6