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 7279401 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 61669488 epoch_slot_no: 152688 block_no: 7279224 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 87583 time: 2022-05-22 16:09:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04480ea14758ca4fd004798583287b73d18278ac0683e5b6d569691ea35308eaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x9e9be76c3137593cafed086fb8412bc9166208adcf3e46c94aa19fde15552e28 op_cert_counter: 9