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 7379960 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 63754592 epoch_slot_no: 77792 block_no: 7379783 slot_leader_id: 5746332 size: 88757 time: 2022-06-15 19:21:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108db8a975002c91286f206789a711d13640594a8accd21d71a94bff3d1b8358Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1skyewq6gmlapvr37e8v46xc9uf0gycun9g694kftz946stf46d8qwgyclw op_cert: \x6a5cba416cab6a6ef2d7402df0ebd1177dd7c6141c8eca905f3c57827a57392f op_cert_counter: 5