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 7647204 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 69366649 epoch_slot_no: 73849 block_no: 7647027 slot_leader_id: 5648476 size: 42881 time: 2022-08-19 18:15:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4682e34532d358728a1cb93dd8bb8328af96ff4d36ccb08312362f3c2a8a4d8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ecudgr57mvvse3jt3edmrnuxfd0cvn28jv0gwrx73p7ccpayy6usc552ah op_cert: \xd59b38fb3fe115217cb53a6e567198715654fe4d6e424dc51e6a9b6bb7d1782f op_cert_counter: 7