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 7281688 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 61716702 epoch_slot_no: 199902 block_no: 7281511 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 33377 time: 2022-05-23 05:16:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2a6343ce83bd0c78f5d2d7540b7760a58aed8df3e006de42445acf6d2f32db3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4utnntawp42quxyag8xyfwz2eykw80aygefdy8p7r4pf2cq4jhswktmkw op_cert: \x858f4fc4c2b3060b11661a09133f57971e9cdd1189df702ff68b3f3b61334c6c op_cert_counter: 12