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 7143802 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58816954 epoch_slot_no: 324154 block_no: 7143625 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 73686 time: 2022-04-19 15:47:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc93c26df50b74e0d6890f22a70698f0f1e331eff91dc74ba70860ef5f0acd297Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t9rhj4pxmlmem2th6pa8lwwpnrn38vs8jlvxqmf85fhnum5smksshhxpq0 op_cert: \x876a55111e509cc2e33029a425399361a5fa4f9b3a5418b97fbb5a79742e8079 op_cert_counter: 12