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 7638588 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 69190305 epoch_slot_no: 329505 block_no: 7638411 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 10181 time: 2022-08-17 17:16:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f4e8f09f5b332b73b78db395f8c1476cd233739888d34c40506c64af2330c28Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xzehcwa0uaeks58tdjw925x5wk5w76hf6nj659whyhh8j07302eqarh9g3 op_cert: \xd1aa6f9d31267e45cd4903115fac2b54d0d1ab20585f7f29416743afdee9140e op_cert_counter: 9