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 7640220 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69224328 epoch_slot_no: 363528 block_no: 7640043 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 47456 time: 2022-08-18 02:43:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7705cd7e1b9132d089d4601e044e2c612c19529fba7cece396c0f2fb2f46b5eeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lxm70e5gdamldz2gjdpcaw85e25vwr06qejhahlu05h3ach92fuqfxuj7h op_cert: \xab21260c10e4d16486176eae49c0ffb4e159c7e6fccfab13b1143cd5778100a1 op_cert_counter: 14