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 7663893 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 69705546 epoch_slot_no: 412746 block_no: 7663716 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 88158 time: 2022-08-23 16:23:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf28afc2bde4c0e74fa651b3cb2d6d16bc8cf5939f7deb7d4cac1e561f8117d8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kufrdypagavvhw7juq8020revj76d8m80ndpshdzvd2m0vxx0festkn2jx op_cert: \x860938ae46a921294154db8190e51ed0528ed418a6b5c055ca6bafe5afe4b40c op_cert_counter: 7