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 7638609 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69190683 epoch_slot_no: 329883 block_no: 7638432 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 47511 time: 2022-08-17 17:22:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9131b922a81d7a5818de151f132508b7fa2886c51aaaf6f7b4d8c6218589631eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ctdcj6fktek9xru35snfgsydx7asaary855rp4m68p4v7a5c9ensj9qmfm op_cert: \x8247c84b4922b114423336070d1299b15a256c0430a4f65990322ba95d310f1e op_cert_counter: 12