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 7117681 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 58261019 epoch_slot_no: 200219 block_no: 7117504 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 26843 time: 2022-04-13 05:21:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76c1c2b610e82cf6e0c201e1a047d4a2b90a996ce144fc3c3ba1e72a542a17aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x1ecf2ff60cb4c4e84c40e52503a156dcc7d293ba8a2b33f7664e63d9ce05c838 op_cert_counter: 9