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 7651618 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 69456394 epoch_slot_no: 163594 block_no: 7651441 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 40626 time: 2022-08-20 19:11:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc35fec5894bffdc514848e38e24c8703bdd9c0f7689d1bf108a75469830c9144Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t675th7lfmnks2w3jhkzgaceqnhrj3ec0ulx2qzaav4he64nj0qqncsczk op_cert: \x3e10fdbf53044f2977ad1f5a29aec293b1fb92e4d81014857f6eb656a6a95520 op_cert_counter: 15