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 7116044 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58226313 epoch_slot_no: 165513 block_no: 7115867 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 78442 time: 2022-04-12 19:43:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe596b2937a6ac98a9d10a167eb9237eb83bc1aa3903ddcf3c5590f5d7888c83Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nw759hxxm5wauz2ge6nsfzr49d89j2rvrplfcd4ewzncgcynr5zq6pwrt7 op_cert: \x60eaba1f689a1de59ec2cb21957d228584e7190e0955454f845d34c3c770aa1b op_cert_counter: 4