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 7491704 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 66117086 epoch_slot_no: 280286 block_no: 7491527 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 46580 time: 2022-07-13 03:36:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca9dced6bcbe5a61809fc341fa3b1fa19cea8a110f2b6e49f32b9c831df35678Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s4mtwaux6gujlh3f99tfg59ssunv7pr0khspnjd87evmh4fqkr7strnql2 op_cert: \x239653e1d3bbdf61793250e595caca57ff9f52f8a6eed731608a8a8d948300a3 op_cert_counter: 10