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 7320695 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 62528629 epoch_slot_no: 147829 block_no: 7320518 slot_leader_id: 4577416 size: 42003 time: 2022-06-01 14:48:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a4c6185598c9fdd74e3376d4abf1af118ae20427ea59773379a39b6e3ede603Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mfvuefhs88w7u5ue5qjm4c85ntamlhcnmvw2qdjwkpcena2pfcdsn97av0 op_cert: \x8fe9483f1f0987766ddc5892004c9dccaaf277d2c22c52f71969f51f4939019d op_cert_counter: 8