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 7242820 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 60903317 epoch_slot_no: 250517 block_no: 7242643 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 26765 time: 2022-05-13 19:20:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1337cc3814c8731c1ea0b746761e383c012571ea41a75ad195155c64c9f4954Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dvumtjl4aw02v0wscezwtq93m47er2zktlwvha2s20fcrd9hdr3q2zsxy6 op_cert: \x37c2503ffcd99f014231649ad2179f365fb4e4a28d6e894699b4c6963db966cc op_cert_counter: 8