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 7638722 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 69193087 epoch_slot_no: 332287 block_no: 7638545 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 86305 time: 2022-08-17 18:02:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63baf9f90aa606d3fa6f8f17f18daa812bfc141126418edd6da13978e0ea24f9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nf4ql83gqmx3v4l04dzwwlwf8xtcgt6nmv36d9847mmylrrzxu6scj4yh4 op_cert: \x0ec5f1bb40bfc5dfb2e54c11cbb332b87132476d2dd2dc3c46cff5a4af98b7f6 op_cert_counter: 11