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 7241656 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 60878304 epoch_slot_no: 225504 block_no: 7241479 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 34519 time: 2022-05-13 12:23:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b7d2998035d3dcbe1a89701e467d2fe29e40107ac0dc6ead63522b760c812aeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16uujxtr48w5e83rwc5vtwlhnqk7mx0u4ctk0v6u6nj3m8wmey7tsk4qswm op_cert: \xcc5ed3de209d7ef63dc0f659bbd8a8004d4f5441e3af2f28d7f70a3a0ac02fc0 op_cert_counter: 2