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 7686921 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70180422 epoch_slot_no: 23622 block_no: 7686744 slot_leader_id: 4861365 size: 45890 time: 2022-08-29 04:18:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb85de6370cf1262d14a092f4bd80f6eed173c7722164a5813fae283b18f7ab0fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xswwqk02nw7s779ks8huxaf34hhjy7vlzxhfh7y426xj0pddmhwqfrmc27 op_cert: \x793f84109bae83be638564bebfcf422135c9f3c1fcd55cb0a0608ad68c62e715 op_cert_counter: 2