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 7316356 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 62440604 epoch_slot_no: 59804 block_no: 7316179 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 80208 time: 2022-05-31 14:21:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x280d5f569329c5747c629b9712e3d78e39d11bffab807787087e408d7ae600aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lqxua5h367t3u6hh8e0a2xaykstvkvefln3zc6sn8c3wrqpu3mzsexem67 op_cert: \x4c5fa3bee7962197329969fea036c466d78ea30e3b20110e39bd5feb53e93254 op_cert_counter: 27