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 7287980 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 61847682 epoch_slot_no: 330882 block_no: 7287803 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 58127 time: 2022-05-24 17:39:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1db60453c01a9dde4fbca2a56226b6e3bb5f24180ae91038f658161a6f0a3b29Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19gmufrhrf94khyzgy6hkgwvpr3e388mc7cvqd2knnvcj9jel38nqr0z7ew op_cert: \x1619a56435742f6579846a643860957cc3646b68953941afbe3011a6d7c3550f op_cert_counter: 5