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 7481243 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 65899504 epoch_slot_no: 62704 block_no: 7481066 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 88809 time: 2022-07-10 15:09:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc03e1c2e2ca229f33f16a495fdec909eeace23bbef59dc702254279c57a50363Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yq8jucjz5w94p47s9sx97aqe536e42mu5c2lwat8pejw85mmy4psxz9x4t op_cert: \xcce093e4700f6797d9a25c3cd338cfba58f0e7dcaa6e3836bfea529d315fbc24 op_cert_counter: 9