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 7454067 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 65340060 epoch_slot_no: 367260 block_no: 7453890 slot_leader_id: 6823557 size: 22734 time: 2022-07-04 03:45:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d502548a48326654a7044e8328dabfc46a21209a903d50d88271bedc4ec2fefBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ax5fn4jttflwvc633xtntvvpljcemy3764url6y97yth9q9lc9hq6kxzq5 op_cert: \x361725b268febaa2c50507f106efb49378fa3471f7e9ce7df381914b09cfc654 op_cert_counter: 6