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 7244970 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 60949115 epoch_slot_no: 296315 block_no: 7244793 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 78787 time: 2022-05-14 08:03:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a41eac16874c16f1c5eb951012412e891ea7f7476e7625b6458dbcc47f24ed6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \xcf7b74dbc528f315200233b070c49abe5d2ad7c07fa39d119faae9ea485a245d op_cert_counter: 10