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 7325646 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 62630879 epoch_slot_no: 250079 block_no: 7325469 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 88666 time: 2022-06-02 19:12:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1775ee967427ff329c3c871c6993264e0ce69d1cc156d8c185926fa5385a7242Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 6