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 7230034 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60636538 epoch_slot_no: 415738 block_no: 7229857 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 45520 time: 2022-05-10 17:13:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb317593b67c0c483bea7a6bef57299bfd5060324d253a91691055167feaa46d5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \xb61aeac0bffa45e7249c4783c26496143d94ad4d28084ca5cb0d6f93b7d148d7 op_cert_counter: 7