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 7240197 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 60849052 epoch_slot_no: 196252 block_no: 7240020 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 3700 time: 2022-05-13 04:15:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x787597a8bfb04b374df362fef51f1976f0232cf6723e4817e8dffdb6a4a33125Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u8nxdxurzxp4ug6t489796wukth5f7wfu6l4m85cznha923ekllq0wct2e op_cert: \x4142572734cc77e302f58aeef0d6cab251b53ef9091607a54a04f7c9e8a0f412 op_cert_counter: 16