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 7354953 Details
Epoch: 343 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 63234354 epoch_slot_no: 421554 block_no: 7354776 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 88413 time: 2022-06-09 18:50:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd537f4d5d1432ef865fa9d27a7b591386292263254fc0904867c1c2c4e6cfd5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xca655284a6af93cd62e5bcc33a48ec1abe309ffe2d15bff957432b216f62e851 op_cert_counter: 5