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 7132076 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58568518 epoch_slot_no: 75718 block_no: 7131899 slot_leader_id: 4555407 size: 76645 time: 2022-04-16 18:46:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbda6c09842bbc10944dedff20c7a1d2a0f0d079c866c596fd0a5b767c17266aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dpe0n23qr4eqd4yq7f8q2zt5s7hxwvx2sh39p22j5jv9dya6j6hsavwa7s op_cert: \x0ce0fd355cc8a87169a8b973b7c1e26920b62dba40d9fdd6f25489ee405a4077 op_cert_counter: 11