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 7237406 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 60793261 epoch_slot_no: 140461 block_no: 7237229 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 81557 time: 2022-05-12 12:45:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c179fcaa6b8d01ac8631b09d05686d8063c16da5e0d27b21bd5ab00ad964469Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e6htw3vtc0mk0kcynlv783jahpwjgvvhl7hgwy3nje79n0k5sqzscy5045 op_cert: \x6df3f0e1cf2badd9f1ce441045475d29a20944dc50dcce549a69efee19d15bd3 op_cert_counter: 12