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 7240128 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60847850 epoch_slot_no: 195050 block_no: 7239951 slot_leader_id: 5896974 size: 56789 time: 2022-05-13 03:55:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bb8e584927de4e2e11723a0653a09da08790a4eeac1966539dbdd28c672a0c9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk136ccy4mrnsjknql0jsldmlc3hhptqjdsy32j2ymlxdj6zu7fpx8sqnh8j8 op_cert: \xa77756639f65c9c921a3051f39feab4d0c8898f36e118771a59a1c7ff4240d20 op_cert_counter: 4