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 7320116 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 62515914 epoch_slot_no: 135114 block_no: 7319939 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 13719 time: 2022-06-01 11:16:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29134f06f7b3b882ca4e10a460620b7fa0d54adceca4819a9c1ed77c8619351dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwagyzrrmgnl75fgujslwgnppyah8kxscpsmj4katc5wyyd3q82qdpgk6r op_cert: \x17201994f0aac0a8be48487348fe3ae9b8103aa009f681ada9d455cb5c896604 op_cert_counter: 13