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 7409905 Details
Epoch: 346 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64368200 epoch_slot_no: 259400 block_no: 7409728 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 87052 time: 2022-06-22 21:48:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf55cc057d3478fb33797eb9e337bd989ecb92c9b9c1829cd355b30eba7d28d71Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \x93ff7f3970fa090411881fbd4d942b20899157d2fcef319ab93a0efce6e89a27 op_cert_counter: 1655406402