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 7479842 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 65871255 epoch_slot_no: 34455 block_no: 7479665 slot_leader_id: 4773451 size: 55333 time: 2022-07-10 07:19:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b9bd7c93a17c9d2d8dd77ba1bba67b59d2e8e9ec3b2379b7c322d32d1dde793Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v906pdj4kf7drq0hd0l960wn8kkf4339wsvr28e2g22lag3q2mrsr49yfx op_cert: \x77b86a765846f4e13c62142ca48d5901a13e85b85b2163355c062010ae2a134d op_cert_counter: 6