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 7643657 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 69293493 epoch_slot_no: 693 block_no: 7643480 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 88786 time: 2022-08-18 21:56:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f4ea61e264a976678c70233791fa8de5f7e758c54c15345c5f55eef3affc7d9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \xb36f2e1bbf2fd5ddb5ea6b121eeccce007614a178f0b408057e1494d8f2900b2 op_cert_counter: 14