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 7642917 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69279362 epoch_slot_no: 418562 block_no: 7642740 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 47357 time: 2022-08-18 18:00:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45c7b1a0cdd74d66d8f34f2b6824d9e4bb65048db3a0fd92f5b4e5f49582f1a1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12xjy20zmxanycpzs7dz9mvqx8n6c4t47y70s60c495eddkp506qshne3k3 op_cert: \x88258c11ea4adda2c8ce4703e6f2bbe133accd538a13a02f2f4b66117fe3e4cc op_cert_counter: 5