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 7404570 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 64260119 epoch_slot_no: 151319 block_no: 7404393 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 81668 time: 2022-06-21 15:46:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fefe7ae84fa194e9a238f0dba22a9fcd15c9d723e5aae0127928523ab9ba62fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x3d7968214e258cab33c11cf624c7e113ccd727437d127b788fb4e831c270fcb9 op_cert_counter: 9