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 7688085 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 70203936 epoch_slot_no: 47136 block_no: 7687908 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 71287 time: 2022-08-29 10:50:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcebdbede6d4142b7d644513ad2481004c482a3a33b66c2f576a78a5785755643Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d2aatk9g8w8nzfljceaq0mk7r9th93cg5ry06zxa73sxlrsvyz0s0q0zkz op_cert: \xc5b174e0999f4616c108cc016b47b4c0fc88307b8338ca0f4a5fe7406795d5d1 op_cert_counter: 6