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 7333026 Details
Epoch: 342 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 62783753 epoch_slot_no: 402953 block_no: 7332849 slot_leader_id: 7333026 size: 83634 time: 2022-06-04 13:40:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f242b87fed02e148d4e30e4882df6ce0dc35e6eb1adb57c04ca129a47d32eaaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1379q5dnrqh89uwp8rfyq6f0jm9xrq7dz04p5upn5ck4e5jt0zhmsmwhuam op_cert: \xb4ee4d725f4d4bb7d323a6cbcc01dd5d697d7cd3beac3c8653ab93db6694de81 op_cert_counter: 0