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 7244360 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 60936646 epoch_slot_no: 283846 block_no: 7244183 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 58929 time: 2022-05-14 04:35:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b5566fd1e1191e930d21b8a041e5b4a1bd3d1a3243f63887e01c48219a6bde5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kufrdypagavvhw7juq8020revj76d8m80ndpshdzvd2m0vxx0festkn2jx op_cert: \x0047c856b7216865ee726ff3348c908a9dee3ec605bca604f4bfd7821aa459e3 op_cert_counter: 5