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 7652218 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 69468308 epoch_slot_no: 175508 block_no: 7652041 slot_leader_id: 5591094 size: 88292 time: 2022-08-20 22:29:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x237df5e9d1504e10e2d694fbad28782c5118b793c976314d15ca92569d8374b2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dspklfjgsqr324kx94umvdrqamnrt5jp9m4w645zsvwsm9gfsvcquwd200 op_cert: \x56ee1ce80d2a6269c5d00a46ce4d764513379eedc8d35cb7c53579aecf715ffb op_cert_counter: 7