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 7280017 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61681565 epoch_slot_no: 164765 block_no: 7279840 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 33450 time: 2022-05-22 19:30:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd8a89ce57b0d2f6317b0e453df08f4b0c7a08aa5e3d166730327e5439edddefBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ys9nhj9yzzd7lwpgthrc2rrtekkaal7frdv86em07exn84vd658svuuk2x op_cert: \x3ee17b4f7439c7143adbb39f30ffcf1dc2912f5ee35f4f07d66d3d629bc85999 op_cert_counter: 5