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 7238996 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 60825107 epoch_slot_no: 172307 block_no: 7238819 slot_leader_id: 6358989 size: 14892 time: 2022-05-12 21:36:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc666682edabc9b3cf04875c82cf08063fd3a0f3c37ed2b567ddc8ee40585e4a9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggfpdruzzl0f4qyaxt50jh79kx8hh0hempsfvlu02y3t3vm4a6gswglxny op_cert: \xf6aa6d62dd0ae8f700470607daf0790b2785e87fc0134cc0f6a3bab682a28925 op_cert_counter: 3