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 7480900 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 65893214 epoch_slot_no: 56414 block_no: 7480723 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 21523 time: 2022-07-10 13:25:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bb2399d6287edb3dee7171d54dc62bd001acb19002be3f568d656c63832a03cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xca655284a6af93cd62e5bcc33a48ec1abe309ffe2d15bff957432b216f62e851 op_cert_counter: 5