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 7321406 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 62543167 epoch_slot_no: 162367 block_no: 7321229 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 83980 time: 2022-06-01 18:50:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d958f8233b1a2a9f9f16504e402eb50b0e452a195611f63a7f02aae99e94d78Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yx0wlq38wts5edet68apfdh8jxmjwkekmt40rtexfp2melwlq3wqhqemz0 op_cert: \x8ad199b3b85f9044c94134e4c06b26a4ae6b5b1ae10b90db341a3b0bd5434d09 op_cert_counter: 1653506097