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 7684916 Details
Epoch: 359 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70138215 epoch_slot_no: 413415 block_no: 7684739 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 37318 time: 2022-08-28 16:35:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaeb1cef1aa999b367f6fedd050868fc6599fe329c20012466826158bab36e029Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12sdqapzjgfg4m882lm6ylyd6judsw7cxqkckg7m4sugcsgqx9gfqst33lw op_cert: \x01b1ed16a6666c4c76ac7ea7d3a2a4d8f70fba8965627c548f76ab2c7c9e2688 op_cert_counter: 11