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 7684075 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 70121723 epoch_slot_no: 396923 block_no: 7683898 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 10082 time: 2022-08-28 12:00:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2b76161e9e77ac948583018008063df011a4f5ab937ac40c30d005d7723bfecBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \xf28fc8cd23ba44c74b117b9547fa4d8e940e6def6adbefae0cd3d3f4e4780ccb op_cert_counter: 7