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 7250342 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 61061467 epoch_slot_no: 408667 block_no: 7250165 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 85696 time: 2022-05-15 15:15:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x413514149feffcc35aabc1b95b7cfd5a25a78bb1e6e446d5c5cc3c097e3765e3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \xd81c8e2dc7ac0dff12d310dada24ffa49df3f78a061b31f1f42f26880fb63153 op_cert_counter: 13