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 7387568 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 63911127 epoch_slot_no: 234327 block_no: 7387391 slot_leader_id: 6823557 size: 83875 time: 2022-06-17 14:50:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfafb4daad0a59f6e4d6331e21acd1da0f17d721f720c154563b4d72bcda2e031Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ax5fn4jttflwvc633xtntvvpljcemy3764url6y97yth9q9lc9hq6kxzq5 op_cert: \x361725b268febaa2c50507f106efb49378fa3471f7e9ce7df381914b09cfc654 op_cert_counter: 6