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 7640515 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 69230508 epoch_slot_no: 369708 block_no: 7640338 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 3420 time: 2022-08-18 04:26:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87df434eb8c403c768f3dbd3fb05e0a67f62d632ad644b7046110f9d3655d258Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pa05qgfgms22qvy860ggarcrwccnxv274gc7v0c2r5gvmwv6tzqqnnecz4 op_cert: \xcd90817a59df93103e962dd8c5e1eebdf99dd883543743611a1c1d1335f5521c op_cert_counter: 7