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 7321357 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 62541993 epoch_slot_no: 161193 block_no: 7321180 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 79256 time: 2022-06-01 18:31:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54808d5265b15f15744b629119dc6fb9cd4a085a712ac7e5fb41167ea7635dfcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x3becd4c96beba881944fa83d1129a6e51d81517f5e6178500dbdf83cab436b08 op_cert_counter: 9