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 7375646 Details
Epoch: 344 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 63663236 epoch_slot_no: 418436 block_no: 7375469 slot_leader_id: 7039938 size: 35004 time: 2022-06-14 17:58:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ddfb725c6173998a7d17dbd82fb80849544d37071e384ca85421ace8425213Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y4ztf33mzrxw93aplhj0e5dusdxje3vftt3a774xvtr47a3aqpts0r4zf7 op_cert: \x24f176ce832b4b0d60bdf843d3eca38a9cfef35d7496cc944b50bee9a5a1fb29 op_cert_counter: 3