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 7142008 Details
Epoch: 333Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 58779039
epoch_slot_no: 286239
block_no: 7141831
slot_leader_id: 5533488
size: 46824
time: 2022-04-19 05:15:30
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x94d75fe59898aee3b9e4050d1320bc798b46c47808000787929d8f8d83d91aca
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14amea4z9vufwkppsm6s84uhyarnmk0m7ynlr2ehn7nj90c2m979q5tazaqop_cert: \x20c1e762c96c4a21a2b38073804725e3ad27c6ecacba459318e43eed7a8de881
op_cert_counter: 10