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 7638974 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69198639 epoch_slot_no: 337839 block_no: 7638797 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 67146 time: 2022-08-17 19:35:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7343db96a939886cec3fda7149a5ca2378d680aae3e5d341bb24704da0fd8547Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x3d7968214e258cab33c11cf624c7e113ccd727437d127b788fb4e831c270fcb9 op_cert_counter: 9