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 7249904 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 61052553 epoch_slot_no: 399753 block_no: 7249727 slot_leader_id: 6657980 size: 21084 time: 2022-05-15 12:47:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59684e90b4b7e0dde19592d0cf6c8291eeac1f7a55b594286329cdff55fe9626Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1puxn9zqura6yx6nryy699lcd4k09s3ws04wzjuwqxhxx39uchh9qph5r20 op_cert: \x2aa59e3021f66de03cafcd09c366c565e9af70e4473a99ccdf1a0413406cc679 op_cert_counter: 2