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 7651463 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 69453522 epoch_slot_no: 160722 block_no: 7651286 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 87637 time: 2022-08-20 18:23:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68a3caf12e442be9afc6a5c07dc223159b626eebc3413496dad15154f2c4ea55Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qmyw2hyfh8jvgqcfe9kuwjz5506g0z4hamq29x7t8g2rr7cez0zsnrs793 op_cert: \x4fd9a3ddedda14363090f2ce5d9c049a8f9a70ee817d8fb971f3eeaaa54cadc1 op_cert_counter: 12