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 7340054 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 62928004 epoch_slot_no: 115204 block_no: 7339877 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 63601 time: 2022-06-06 05:44:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24de02ed8cd361d8046d37149737a6c9f0aa2343cd316bff3bb1112e09aab878Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wvlqe2qje36uz5mhk5hnzq4qwuhqs9y7dvawtueezakddmp8fl9qhadshx op_cert: \x849b267bbd0afa9f181202c2856537a093830319bf7e7aa107e7942d1c45e894 op_cert_counter: 10