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 7261627 Details
Epoch: 339 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 61298275 epoch_slot_no: 213475 block_no: 7261450 slot_leader_id: 5742483 size: 11071 time: 2022-05-18 09:02:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253c2933a5bfcb4c3e1559644c46aebf1653bd986b4d4b50d81638e2d92a9872Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gtfn6txpnzp8w0mwh5causwgcpu728cngk5nen7guqfsxvx3xe5q9s6xz8 op_cert: \xab0e1344f2d0303781a5785b8806d135028976ffb3c709b2482cfde0129ff718 op_cert_counter: 6