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 7430780 Details
Epoch: 347 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 64827675 epoch_slot_no: 286875 block_no: 7430603 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 28507 time: 2022-06-28 05:26:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bbdbe2444613e4c2d1f7acfc9aa3dd18a25f182492b2ac27f4a3597d36c90bfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \x5bafc6f08d61efd4428e6acff5170e6f766703ed5f07ed60ee14b57cc5f4da0b op_cert_counter: 11