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 7680820 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 70055451 epoch_slot_no: 330651 block_no: 7680643 slot_leader_id: 4672334 size: 81288 time: 2022-08-27 17:35:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc59348b1fafa130fda9b0cc7ffe9ece8d117657096a434b33a79a8f67a46dd32Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enj3ua439h228ks3lrdh4rrdfag60m4amfh86edwz54u9vsq0rcsdgd940 op_cert: \x726979b93812496eae4cffc828e1ed753dfa497010151850dc912788ee856304 op_cert_counter: 5