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 7242429 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 60894691 epoch_slot_no: 241891 block_no: 7242252 slot_leader_id: 4581482 size: 87065 time: 2022-05-13 16:56:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4599d209e1271c3efabca851e23830dc534b38a3433338256fdafe3b837d7deeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19ll73xtqa0yn8ls35xalw9n3g84mq0j24xuypfda4fu53cw4rxgqk7tyus op_cert: \x1d61e2a5a7b8d8f7dfef2d8e4c6389c3b801ef4a28a2748e00c25a4a1f8544f3 op_cert_counter: 7