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 7688842 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70219878 epoch_slot_no: 63078 block_no: 7688665 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 45476 time: 2022-08-29 15:16:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe18cebc5fb4acaa843d3476a6d79d4546eac0247f97065697154d8fffd0339d4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x35aa89afd08c506a47db42407f23e1e4dcdcbe569d46003d79fa07e09b39e13d op_cert_counter: 11