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 7383421 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 63825715 epoch_slot_no: 148915 block_no: 7383244 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 84698 time: 2022-06-16 15:06:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc5645e0c68df1e737f36687ddb1131a9591847655095ec38a679cc6817e8aa4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vles4ucka4s0pl9ydshxm3cyae897c0srjwnn4ectyujhvj5aweqy3hr9a op_cert: \x671be9ad6e99e0df9ee89a2d905f103b56233929ab46362a19515f8be5405eaf op_cert_counter: 4