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 7668922 Details
Epoch: 359Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 69811227
epoch_slot_no: 86427
block_no: 7668745
slot_leader_id: 4865043
size: 88490
time: 2022-08-24 21:45:18
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb7959e9fb535342b6bf34c8cd841961a9dcc3ea254351f19ac40c89fa54415bd
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t07ga89x0qluj95wf7xx2dzr99jutaq8m3a94j459chwh44q6d0q6jcjrxop_cert: \x947fe3d218db4f346111a875fe7edda712784e56ad126b7451cb17c05a07829e
op_cert_counter: 3