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 7344663 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 63022381 epoch_slot_no: 209581 block_no: 7344486 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 20480 time: 2022-06-07 07:57:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7d1a368e860fa302c9136cf7f94270887c1b08a909a418857a551892721c9f6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14sh5zmrke03tmsucrwuz5r0e7ehgva2q5dxq8e7wxqe3af2f7ezq8e47h6 op_cert: \x35f90d45dbae815940b2d6692a0bf752d2db4738c1bad2dd97cec1892bcf7437 op_cert_counter: 11