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 7277617 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 61632565 epoch_slot_no: 115765 block_no: 7277440 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 38350 time: 2022-05-22 05:54:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd9dc161902937aa49dc86ecd7fbeab12764238444f9f029fd3437e91fe14f9eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1375qgqjrt8x9hvk5leaeh70xj4wkrygdptn8xkh7z6na32v7aysqqvq2mq op_cert: \x6241e198a9c8a21ee020cef4e535c2e6489cc51b7ec04181601deac89b6a5f08 op_cert_counter: 3