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 7646452 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69350373 epoch_slot_no: 57573 block_no: 7646275 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 54802 time: 2022-08-19 13:44:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36ee5f895a6dc4492718199513bab358d78637b8b64d406a17cff77668189f21Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uyetyme67x7j50t2lqm6kzdxqapxy4exg9dznjnq63mcl7fa5a8q494gez op_cert: \xca6762c0758bfc5a46c4e1c056f183ad2a18b044753a0e1a3ed12e603bc50f0d op_cert_counter: 6