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 7430451 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 64820535 epoch_slot_no: 279735 block_no: 7430274 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 60630 time: 2022-06-28 03:27:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb2ede38e2e5d8a2ec923f9a48cdc5bc01c10352bef95ba10a9a5983be9635a1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dt4vcfjd2vj3taznwkv4psucpr44ky4zj8q80fwt6lu0fx4aeltqx3cvgm op_cert: \xd3ee68e65fdb6d57694ae4d4b73985103a68e9e320ed247beee4478a5e0b5211 op_cert_counter: 6