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 7667415 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 69779071 epoch_slot_no: 54271 block_no: 7667238 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 76198 time: 2022-08-24 12:49:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91d577b57c88a7f8cb5da019bbc75c2902999acf0e1c0944c7570ddbe3854aeaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nrqgaj5n7rl6g8j2mjukz4cqmq7cxdleuzejp9c9aphm0sc7a4wsgae8us op_cert: \x6cdee32471d02c014e8e75cb48a0dd99950f8a44e87d00e143bc4ee1a9c63569 op_cert_counter: 5