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 7129886 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 58521544 epoch_slot_no: 28744 block_no: 7129709 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 79797 time: 2022-04-16 05:43:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6321764a12795444e036add1125833f5a5a1d208c08668c05d73ea20f48ebeaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gwdurtpzkdz3tyqcnhj4pedz6e7mtdqa4ta7t6808alqy5h0qa8qcsa246 op_cert: \x83fafe9477b4734617956f5693d9390cf9218ae1ba07e034a3923bdc74c3b3aa op_cert_counter: 6