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 7651330 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 69450707 epoch_slot_no: 157907 block_no: 7651153 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 87902 time: 2022-08-20 17:36:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x184a25d2a2f9aad7ae887cf10bbd289b7c1f27ea8f9427adf2bfdbd3b3e2f186Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk146ltt5ejvhx69nd7zpucexzq3vjtcf42l8d26rpm6vw0xj0vflxsye2d62 op_cert: \xb24ba91785412b39ae455db595480fd3d1b76ffdcdca8123cc063a48cf8c72e9 op_cert_counter: 29