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 7373137 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 63612209 epoch_slot_no: 367409 block_no: 7372960 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 39365 time: 2022-06-14 03:48:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcffa96a863ace5670f9770267e0a9765cbdbbe552f63012d15a74f63ca2cf16Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tyn3yxr59rqghey6yr8psxxgnkh9j8um8hngzax2xkxgzyyh5nus6f96u5 op_cert: \xb70117414c8496aa2b051bac537c07ba7b905a15318f5ae2d76cde6acefe26d9 op_cert_counter: 11