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 7638750 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69193599 epoch_slot_no: 332799 block_no: 7638573 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 2447 time: 2022-08-17 18:11:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864cf23ecd456ff2d9f2d6f68413f6e4cdc171d7efd899d7d0b0ad823f9e3b64Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1k0s9sc70qpvz4fs9fkukuqglsz3d75rk5ya7yftmcqwaxxze9z4sgqcvku op_cert: \xd081cc32066720593384b589e2a0a73346ee59cfc94ea8fcdd5a264651c18e50 op_cert_counter: 7