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 7259975 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 61264166 epoch_slot_no: 179366 block_no: 7259798 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 54606 time: 2022-05-17 23:34:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea5ee3a7c6622cae6c25f96a84ca587e5a1665ac76b44f5cf3a6ac9464359efBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qtfnpacu3kmr92tyfztcswj44ee0pav0h47kmw7ylqh65r3lf5js7ut334 op_cert: \xabbb3cf3c116fd3286d95206beb950f582b388bc44607e98525d4e0b4b116243 op_cert_counter: 10