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 7642159 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69264187 epoch_slot_no: 403387 block_no: 7641982 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 19833 time: 2022-08-18 13:47:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d7cfbc09a386ac99387fb5c7156c80f7c5c524c5490b21a652e2d7e5fa10273Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x65964edefde721f60b0697ba9e7a339e9776cd144b784d8cd42fb6052245315c op_cert_counter: 10