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 7208694 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60191831 epoch_slot_no: 403031 block_no: 7208517 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 86264 time: 2022-05-05 13:42:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3102e3e0890c40c322f1ca9bd859e8fdfa380648d1e6debe84a6c3f3c20ea3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xb61aeac0bffa45e7249c4783c26496143d94ad4d28084ca5cb0d6f93b7d148d7 op_cert_counter: 7