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 7638574 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 69190038 epoch_slot_no: 329238 block_no: 7638397 slot_leader_id: 4570523 size: 32400 time: 2022-08-17 17:12:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc23fee2a3639eac8a29cd5a9a4ae7ea9aae03e58d49e462dab9b8f4600bbb108Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14zf95euctdk895ppfsduv9zc3dq5285uh4s3ra6e5urdus60g7eqdgf4sy op_cert: \x41b644385af7ead44cc3999452ef5d89b6b7158ff3f77d0c950cfc6b11944856 op_cert_counter: 10