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 7240604 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 60857202 epoch_slot_no: 204402 block_no: 7240427 slot_leader_id: 6360851 size: 31269 time: 2022-05-13 06:31:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2495ac9cfe49409f56deddd50603120916265f3b4f76dc243f4d830e1324cd59Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15hnuprkr23edvwepmfuarcndxtp50sekyyx6ns9gcgsx8z6ptwps0ergcp op_cert: \x1be31734a0e6d37341fc843b5a582daa83466c2674f1d51c99f848246b8a12b5 op_cert_counter: 4