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 7691751 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 70278943 epoch_slot_no: 122143 block_no: 7691574 slot_leader_id: 6447407 size: 45121 time: 2022-08-30 07:40:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd81c16d1c8904b4d4d4e29fa42dd40d270b94e0606d41ec18a5a5d8e3c9af7e0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17s0c6llg4n528nceavvaxrlgekfxfqpjvd8rhwac5few2cny4g7spzt04t op_cert: \xf3b14c72009bee6869fdf3cd8adeaab69741a219e89649ebd3d363b4f46e489c op_cert_counter: 6