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 7651508 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 69454311 epoch_slot_no: 161511 block_no: 7651331 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 72922 time: 2022-08-20 18:36:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x131a2b2ed81041e54ad38f9749ce555d847dd292a61265e5dee8568251701af2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1elldtg3lxzsc8e45vcuvkyek69jfv0ncy8xzpdvdls7c4ssp4lzskmm5vx op_cert: \x1e1933681cd9bb2e8babfae968c8a0748bcce4a89c761d2b4a505ec5f9fa5739 op_cert_counter: 18