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 7231399 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60665706 epoch_slot_no: 12906 block_no: 7231222 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 86295 time: 2022-05-11 01:19:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7ed4c8f5435ef488fc0cb763de8b4e0f3e30356d3e5dbbf63726e86b6fdaa59Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 6