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 7639723 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69214040 epoch_slot_no: 353240 block_no: 7639546 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 33961 time: 2022-08-17 23:52:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8618b0be759be61ff13cd4491ae5c2f6185bd2a36cb8e5157cdcb09e52b38f28Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15rp6ljeprees9jq4zzvrductcr5fqpzz92ly3htjhkw8hgcfhlvqg6y4uz op_cert: \xd01aa78dc68e12284a49a3d933f3f9c32ca0d655f675e60b8b7df720edafbbee op_cert_counter: 9