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 7233683 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 60713766 epoch_slot_no: 60966 block_no: 7233506 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 86813 time: 2022-05-11 14:40:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84d8c93b587562de207ccfddcb25f395bc46d305c4c4d73e244ee867601bf686Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t9rhj4pxmlmem2th6pa8lwwpnrn38vs8jlvxqmf85fhnum5smksshhxpq0 op_cert: \x876a55111e509cc2e33029a425399361a5fa4f9b3a5418b97fbb5a79742e8079 op_cert_counter: 12