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 7321820 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 62551819 epoch_slot_no: 171019 block_no: 7321643 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 86979 time: 2022-06-01 21:15:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa53a73e1503f6b21ec035ab237091a3c4e9bc6890d38be074662db3235468730Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ygptnml8rkgw9dmguft6dr8dnjaapk80lsynqdwzl9aap08qg6mslll3fc op_cert: \x9707d58669b5bb630d2ae50a33f58358f912f2d6cf5ae73daea376e252838463 op_cert_counter: 7