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 7237260 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 60790039 epoch_slot_no: 137239 block_no: 7237083 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 85037 time: 2022-05-12 11:52:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76bb60108a4e9b939c71b8c604d0c00b4c15adf6281d85cb213ac0fec11bae95Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x4b74b344a7fdcd52ea8c20212a9dea146ab1b9a8c11bba7d86636caea34bba61 op_cert_counter: 8