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 7279204 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 61665447 epoch_slot_no: 148647 block_no: 7279027 slot_leader_id: 6360851 size: 87809 time: 2022-05-22 15:02:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee6f0ee0d1804e343d47981be9a1210b3620a40b02f45302fcb6031e54eb8aedBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15hnuprkr23edvwepmfuarcndxtp50sekyyx6ns9gcgsx8z6ptwps0ergcp op_cert: \x1be31734a0e6d37341fc843b5a582daa83466c2674f1d51c99f848246b8a12b5 op_cert_counter: 4