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 7112260 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 58146959 epoch_slot_no: 86159 block_no: 7112083 slot_leader_id: 5388193 size: 75387 time: 2022-04-11 21:40:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x148de13f1271443a8caf921f871de7d93ebf3f4a5683d03d5d1a4eb0dc67b778Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1erzns2w6ctn7m8ejnvw39r7cq7e4tpq9x239qj8djhyg4m6lmclquukerg op_cert: \xdae3d564ecf9f54982f5b69ca0fb54ea3a000d2e3d873255030fe87603d24466 op_cert_counter: 5