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 7441020 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 65060893 epoch_slot_no: 88093 block_no: 7440843 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 86727 time: 2022-06-30 22:13:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89de03362ee58d115739f2a16c163483b45302e9011d80a7922bc61bb0629135Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mhpemjndf7zsenlnglnvfapmevlfzvuxzqkk0cjs7wlyrf5kddkq64vz94 op_cert: \x6e96d3ed357e275c4881d49b2b4ed8c30662d8a44d406c2fc536c027b99a2403 op_cert_counter: 6