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 7391375 Details
Epoch: 345Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 63986617
epoch_slot_no: 309817
block_no: 7391198
slot_leader_id: 5306704
size: 14210
time: 2022-06-18 11:48:28
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xad303b8e2334ed3289c4386953519c72aa4deaf607ed66eef5cc7a5414c80a4e
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fdww9dy7h360tvhtzayq995qw6q7pwhn28hhx220rtp6shx6n8dq30zzwnop_cert: \x4902936627250b69a65701d7a7df4f3dfde2de894f018ccfc495c133274fb51c
op_cert_counter: 6