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 7239440 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 60833404 epoch_slot_no: 180604 block_no: 7239263 slot_leader_id: 4598725 size: 3423 time: 2022-05-12 23:54:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98076f05b0464f7cba7795a6bec5e8e6dbe5b6bf20f1197dc26b3f9e6b809a80Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ezeef5vfdy0nu0lfpkwxf6m7y4sg2m590dtd78zsjts59jskdttq2hyj4w op_cert: \xcea0a238a97f07d613a3ef102630fbce14224103ba7b4ac836a9196eeea0e089 op_cert_counter: 9