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 7484374 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 65965077 epoch_slot_no: 128277 block_no: 7484197 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 75886 time: 2022-07-11 09:22:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29d37f2ae24d5a7a78290065b2491b61946e14f894a070b0d1ec5c3ad8252e8dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xc65808e5c00f5154367d40e5eacad4678f07b1f0b33da9f998699318d15206a1 op_cert_counter: 1656732469