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 7482748 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 65932038 epoch_slot_no: 95238 block_no: 7482571 slot_leader_id: 5871596 size: 12563 time: 2022-07-11 00:12:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2454a6bb044c5c8717063d5bcaac9bfc45121fa7923054ac86f1be0b0c2e3383Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1meqa9qlyd2ngxcasp20x8f9h5kfuk8ntutdqxfme24xd6sue52gq4k6749 op_cert: \x226815e08d94781c387664d3722b5d837dc0038b04b27bd43fcc06dec22ca140 op_cert_counter: 12