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 7321168 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 62538055 epoch_slot_no: 157255 block_no: 7320991 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 88900 time: 2022-06-01 17:25:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c97fbc4a1f2bf9518b13f8202c32e7d0df782465026aa9dd6d7c350f9241e81Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ccmn22jxu6rmt2s98kch5ry8h666pasqf2sx969aj2el62g4kx3sg0xglv op_cert: \xfbde1087e08965e9a1c24aa5a363e5647779715c55a117d778d44d3f987a210d op_cert_counter: 12