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 7131426 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 58553872 epoch_slot_no: 61072 block_no: 7131249 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 44463 time: 2022-04-16 14:42:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab403d8f913025c5f90b9994e006ea37b32f6e3825d53326f5ec3f5d4e75afacBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \x1ea4f700f4e889a9270a220c04020a3925e9f41c73299329b07fd8b098c02782 op_cert_counter: 11