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 7276085 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 61601081 epoch_slot_no: 84281 block_no: 7275908 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 88482 time: 2022-05-21 21:09:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd440c555ead39c3d8113469718a50681402bfd6dbea13cad7c6471c39562f062Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nyd5vhrglpm490gtp72tyqxdjusw3jk8cmafy8m05m582yhk4r5sxux5vk op_cert: \x252508b7e1808aac56942c6a103f7a182df2f860444df8db4751da03eb5d9037 op_cert_counter: 5