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 7277218 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 61625068 epoch_slot_no: 108268 block_no: 7277041 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 11526 time: 2022-05-22 03:49:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeb5e4d6d4c1385becf8fd280ffc9461788e03e3a4deffae8e03a7f9de0165f2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1azdch753zl28sn8r5c0c5mjmuye6mre6q2fm33vz7fdmqu39h9mq2y5kpj op_cert: \x02db43d2fac66cd8345d5b721422d1a79732af6ed7cda994d63197d1b630de33 op_cert_counter: 8