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 7113673 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 58176373 epoch_slot_no: 115573 block_no: 7113496 slot_leader_id: 6447896 size: 46658 time: 2022-04-12 05:51:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21763d082c5abe1de7efbe6d89eba9355a6984a620af8c470b1d96ee92710f82Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1euldmrw0f7n70dyglx8l00cf9j39f8v4uztk9m2kgxs4ce3uy20qkvxtp9 op_cert: \x4e63496fb13c7d19b62d6df7f0618d14234098a9d40fe6e510385e850e770648 op_cert_counter: 4