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 7232472 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 60688107 epoch_slot_no: 35307 block_no: 7232295 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 86573 time: 2022-05-11 07:33:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c7efecc3c4a3930e2a9d7e44b578fd9fbab3d38055d5d55614e42e1e2221a79Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk149rs87pgh6nym37s7ey0dxaklpxygnc0ue292yahhl9d024awayq6j3fns op_cert: \xfb1345c736b4c14c6e061a3625c41c69063d286a419a27e90c7464bdcebe3a19 op_cert_counter: 9