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 7643429 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 69289670 epoch_slot_no: 428870 block_no: 7643252 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 20061 time: 2022-08-18 20:52:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99975bd210332e3dc80074c7aa64c1f4f7fb2483364ee164246f1dfd1e08e99cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \x47723ad3addb48e1bb34d982d829df24db2090aba0f9222ef26c066ceec33c21 op_cert_counter: 12