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 7677157 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69980118 epoch_slot_no: 255318 block_no: 7676980 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 42411 time: 2022-08-26 20:40:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1d1f1e131d827ac05a14410ff6820d31c12f518d9136ab6dc0a4a1a36caf855Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x3d7968214e258cab33c11cf624c7e113ccd727437d127b788fb4e831c270fcb9 op_cert_counter: 9