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 7697993 Details
Epoch: 360 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 70404203 epoch_slot_no: 247403 block_no: 7697816 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 42031 time: 2022-08-31 18:28:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x193861b63dc04925b3f148657ec12bf2592537e7c3d4704cdf262ccc499f3b28Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15v3sz8x6tykxwz0dn6c3r6a227mx4q83834f974c4yj84g9x25ds2rutwp op_cert: \xeae36487ed654d995237d9dbb66d5d74d37534e584b585e1b0df6ed9ed3568a9 op_cert_counter: 8