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 7401772 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 64202832 epoch_slot_no: 94032 block_no: 7401595 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 956 time: 2022-06-20 23:52:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e0a6c275a9a3188a73118a71086ab11241e6f24235f0e014b106e1eb1e28e4eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vm9kj3cashz6p0vlawhmkawm699zekyzqv6pcv0nsmsu4ce3wrrstq5c40 op_cert: \xd977a6f42372d3bd10794bf8d579fc1dee50142ce9607e530b95894d6f50b7f4 op_cert_counter: 100