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 7251054 Details
Epoch: 338 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 61076824 epoch_slot_no: 424024 block_no: 7250877 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 88121 time: 2022-05-15 19:31:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc054754966e4e141d141a99fab1bc9aa2284f90d3b3f419db42c0f717692fd4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x9e9be76c3137593cafed086fb8412bc9166208adcf3e46c94aa19fde15552e28 op_cert_counter: 9