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 7649584 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 69414895 epoch_slot_no: 122095 block_no: 7649407 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 5698 time: 2022-08-20 07:39:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda7338ca111e202dc0258c7d3e00e99a85a3ce7200395993b5d4428d6da24b6fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e2f93ewu5sgalwzhrjt6j8yzhwexpw7hugcdv9a9jt5haj79r85qvvhdj4 op_cert: \x8a66bf6fe3f15e5c0c38d315e7e52136fcf58cebab9dffa0c593e42c78f9cb50 op_cert_counter: 2