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 7322055 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 62557226 epoch_slot_no: 176426 block_no: 7321878 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 87935 time: 2022-06-01 22:45:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a59729ea0a69f5fbbed67f70b31decd6973d9b15bca5c23b7d20bd5d85d1f82Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \xcf7b74dbc528f315200233b070c49abe5d2ad7c07fa39d119faae9ea485a245d op_cert_counter: 10