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 7697458 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 70393265 epoch_slot_no: 236465 block_no: 7697281 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 38729 time: 2022-08-31 15:25:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f210d30b78b94f87af4cb8e5c4e8c44af4fb1a6ea81a9ef91d79d550f6ac861Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vm9kj3cashz6p0vlawhmkawm699zekyzqv6pcv0nsmsu4ce3wrrstq5c40 op_cert: \x720a0f5c67808258c9a9e794e13b28ea504cae3beb794cfefd5775d03d2c017c op_cert_counter: 101