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 7366137 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 63466115 epoch_slot_no: 221315 block_no: 7365960 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 23334 time: 2022-06-12 11:13:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ed270e707632ba693702c67900d6443d7a0a2611e3a78a412b4687380f0c376Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rz8xg6xvljsywl5knlxycyzv3j0d3nyeezm6elzee958lzl9fvyqq353xd op_cert: \x6931600961099c90d36b8ba11daad021ff3f6a916e1b89aec5c27c77a4e7475b op_cert_counter: 8