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 7676783 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 69973353 epoch_slot_no: 248553 block_no: 7676606 slot_leader_id: 4837352 size: 79279 time: 2022-08-26 18:47:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcab405b1fd72d4da17c7613a95221a30f53796e5b9fad1b07fc49d4868408aaeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zym4yqetzqmt67453drnq2nj80mj8zauprne3atdrwu6ypt8ny5sf5pk3n op_cert: \xeb97f98201d4503c197d2addcb644bac1514572c7d380cedbbd0f878d0ba6126 op_cert_counter: 12