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 7346904 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 63070416 epoch_slot_no: 257616 block_no: 7346727 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 77147 time: 2022-06-07 21:18:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b7e53f32fdebf1f79a8f3cf51a4c1045d30cc09e26b6acc2a017bf91f7d17e7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tyn3yxr59rqghey6yr8psxxgnkh9j8um8hngzax2xkxgzyyh5nus6f96u5 op_cert: \xb70117414c8496aa2b051bac537c07ba7b905a15318f5ae2d76cde6acefe26d9 op_cert_counter: 11