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 7130232 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 58528073 epoch_slot_no: 35273 block_no: 7130055 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 51721 time: 2022-04-16 07:32:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x721600a36f2020b3c88a0066f3ff2b4a9734f07967a3b039ee3e833b9a48a220Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x716ac32888d52e84efcf75399e237189fccc53e97826eb3f884c08037be80076 op_cert_counter: 4