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 7325558 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 62629155 epoch_slot_no: 248355 block_no: 7325381 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 85385 time: 2022-06-02 18:44:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x300eaf7c897da8f480b5ca571dac472e79965f064cb0572d5cb631c57e9fbf4dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x3becd4c96beba881944fa83d1129a6e51d81517f5e6178500dbdf83cab436b08 op_cert_counter: 9