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 7440321 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 65044474 epoch_slot_no: 71674 block_no: 7440144 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 41681 time: 2022-06-30 17:39:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcea3f2fc6116ece8370ecaa32ffc29fcfbe9ab8f06d7c780c6808c7496d56eafBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xc4wukxtv0pek5p3h5q2eqsznjwgvla2mg865q4nlx0awghsy7lqwep5je op_cert: \xd1e507f2e8a2063f0b7252f3db8f062c618372d652b5a9ecf5d43c2fa6a456a1 op_cert_counter: 6