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 7140433 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58745491 epoch_slot_no: 252691 block_no: 7140256 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 68277 time: 2022-04-18 19:56:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd5c261b4b70037f4d74bd34a70e20fdb08e01398e01976f4c2c102ce6848196Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kufrdypagavvhw7juq8020revj76d8m80ndpshdzvd2m0vxx0festkn2jx op_cert: \x0047c856b7216865ee726ff3348c908a9dee3ec605bca604f4bfd7821aa459e3 op_cert_counter: 5