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 7116205 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 58230011 epoch_slot_no: 169211 block_no: 7116028 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 77864 time: 2022-04-12 20:45:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4afecdaf5f1ccbcf0a680a33f118276a5547afe5e6ebdb1af50536fb660c593dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x1ecf2ff60cb4c4e84c40e52503a156dcc7d293ba8a2b33f7664e63d9ce05c838 op_cert_counter: 9