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 7361927 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 63378331 epoch_slot_no: 133531 block_no: 7361750 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 17155 time: 2022-06-11 10:50:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe36dbc16df5f7fc0f099c547e4c9ebe798f6b392a97b68a8545f412990fd16e4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e6htw3vtc0mk0kcynlv783jahpwjgvvhl7hgwy3nje79n0k5sqzscy5045 op_cert: \x6df3f0e1cf2badd9f1ce441045475d29a20944dc50dcce549a69efee19d15bd3 op_cert_counter: 12