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 7363584 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 63413025 epoch_slot_no: 168225 block_no: 7363407 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 86337 time: 2022-06-11 20:28:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x068d4911739391473fa190eacc50a54f1d40b4839c37cb538b3f9aec76858015Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ccmn22jxu6rmt2s98kch5ry8h666pasqf2sx969aj2el62g4kx3sg0xglv op_cert: \xfbde1087e08965e9a1c24aa5a363e5647779715c55a117d778d44d3f987a210d op_cert_counter: 12