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 7246084 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 60973314 epoch_slot_no: 320514 block_no: 7245907 slot_leader_id: 4575947 size: 88632 time: 2022-05-14 14:46:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf97c74a6422c6a89a0e5330059388c742a106243622893ae1f3b4b936786d6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ereladf3w59n42dv0ec7u2jqk29ld0qkhx7yp2huvy4n22e8ptfs235pkd op_cert: \x0e65f1951d1fdf906c9993e0a0de4a28c338f9ce4b5e210e17e5a85bbdd2b51e op_cert_counter: 7