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 7683013 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 70100406 epoch_slot_no: 375606 block_no: 7682836 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 73961 time: 2022-08-28 06:04:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a9a9d9d32b0b844b9c208cbf046dc38f0e8595136fa9892aa13a8a74515ed72Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wwj9693chg9wvuacyjq79sapmr8y6t7l7e49884r6x9uj9xhdpzsspg743 op_cert: \x24ff0a5acff04dc4ed8d30d892597a427006dc5cc031862fc891f390f6d256d5 op_cert_counter: 13