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 7117850 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 58264552 epoch_slot_no: 203752 block_no: 7117673 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 71524 time: 2022-04-13 06:20:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa40b5ef548559ac55f5d01d941440e381ce1f726a84d06f7393e084c07245243Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \xe0a73acff606cb439802c20c113dcc2f0ecb81b6e8cd2a51a67b614cb7ccb882 op_cert_counter: 12