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 7660589 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69639390 epoch_slot_no: 346590 block_no: 7660412 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 31291 time: 2022-08-22 22:01:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeca02a8e4d058158cf0152151c5e3ddab9c3c6fabfc66c5e5fba13c520dd9392Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enu73aesklvfzp5clxnws5aykyt34yvdc5p9ry4rnzyxeegx7thqwrv3ax op_cert: \x53fc296db10d231fc6ae77ddaf6a17591c119eeef8261154b60985690503c4ee op_cert_counter: 10