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 7281228 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 61706962 epoch_slot_no: 190162 block_no: 7281051 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 66988 time: 2022-05-23 02:34:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc2e01eebd3b0b09f0dfb0d83e75b7966311888293f79900c9a8b5af6c2f1292Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10lhmh865dzrfraz0l4ajrergmsdsdl4mmfvqthlu3jdhf0c7fgnsc40dt3 op_cert: \xaa64509eb1e30411802be1c7d7cfd42f9a2e5dd7f47b9195524b7725bb63c715 op_cert_counter: 8