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 7376981 Details
Epoch: 345Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 63691897
epoch_slot_no: 15097
block_no: 7376804
slot_leader_id: 5533488
size: 79711
time: 2022-06-15 01:56:28
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb57950b0f5e285905be8d81006acf91bcbe364a409332ff2c33d8c2e1d803523
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14amea4z9vufwkppsm6s84uhyarnmk0m7ynlr2ehn7nj90c2m979q5tazaqop_cert: \xa714292fe2883fe3f07dcd7e6e3a1b7e03be25cc4bc49cf1c2a9944b507101b4
op_cert_counter: 11