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 7669891 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 69832216 epoch_slot_no: 107416 block_no: 7669714 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 39232 time: 2022-08-25 03:35:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadf901590ead04e00c1ab110a724d80a7b634877a4ec1415b079c7d60c4a7ca9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sq2mwyjxq4x8a8xkguduwlg2mqk37nznxyg63dx0jeq50w3c79xs06vq58 op_cert: \x4a51d6cc5026e0330ba6dfc1ccee8be3925a270ad1dfe017fbef5f870f758295 op_cert_counter: 11