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 7490104 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 66082416 epoch_slot_no: 245616 block_no: 7489927 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 84832 time: 2022-07-12 17:58:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3553039c4cf74f83209445e5060a5a2cc5c59365bde2cdd7719669f218f462f4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpvwt8y4pkkexhanfxyldv60lvz4dquzayvu3vfdt65p086akj2qaq70ra op_cert: \x40a5ac25c244264af85db0777553ac07f15e5c0b664ec6ebffeace5e3d6c762c op_cert_counter: 8