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 7644429 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69310135 epoch_slot_no: 17335 block_no: 7644252 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 15695 time: 2022-08-19 02:33:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e8a9e7872a8c4ee0792909f887e1ce0b7fa13b009de370004d8ed81984f895Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x664469502e7b1a5d0eecf412a897b1eeffa1ddaf56004b7b0c7940b1175fda85 op_cert_counter: 10