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 7642198 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 69264902 epoch_slot_no: 404102 block_no: 7642021 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 40810 time: 2022-08-18 13:59:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8208795235d78d1c7ab57b3b708cb2b6b7e2a69969c91e1fb8490aa8f5bba161Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x82be9440628cebd4a332676cb810cc9dea4370e490af5606ae80cab5db507e9f op_cert_counter: 1660589459