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 7208842 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60195087 epoch_slot_no: 406287 block_no: 7208665 slot_leader_id: 6447896 size: 85695 time: 2022-05-05 14:36:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c9eb2e8cc71add55077f37138723f2f1d4ead82dc029a688ae5245cdb1a0dc9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1euldmrw0f7n70dyglx8l00cf9j39f8v4uztk9m2kgxs4ce3uy20qkvxtp9 op_cert: \x4e63496fb13c7d19b62d6df7f0618d14234098a9d40fe6e510385e850e770648 op_cert_counter: 4