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 7651590 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69455836 epoch_slot_no: 163036 block_no: 7651413 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 81113 time: 2022-08-20 19:02:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd41f5c2b375c160ef093a1e48a12ba3e1514d4416addb86cc1541c3e18e0e121Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hr5x0pecmup7vqgxf8haww5q4qhtjktac6jga67vafrvxs6yvf6q6ggpct op_cert: \x30da8bc38bca5dca549a43cfd1efa78ea37d066ae8d85b47400cb9e939e8a681 op_cert_counter: 5