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 7253870 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 61136495 epoch_slot_no: 51695 block_no: 7253693 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 86035 time: 2022-05-16 12:06:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1b259765c6d33dbba97c85f3f84298a73d0aa9e6bd7ce8c2cf233c63f5b4fe5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \x7ac5199749f8975131a38fb53d07d7f7c47147f0967404740de4b6feb7ee9560 op_cert_counter: 1