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 7136338 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 58658977 epoch_slot_no: 166177 block_no: 7136161 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 72993 time: 2022-04-17 19:54:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd32bbb6b8963c429dd4011031b7f320f605b96e1e2fc574be807154c25a89d22Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dvumtjl4aw02v0wscezwtq93m47er2zktlwvha2s20fcrd9hdr3q2zsxy6 op_cert: \x37c2503ffcd99f014231649ad2179f365fb4e4a28d6e894699b4c6963db966cc op_cert_counter: 8