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 7148917 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 58927145 epoch_slot_no: 2345 block_no: 7148740 slot_leader_id: 7148917 size: 79109 time: 2022-04-20 22:23:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b3091166765bee7a363618ec59863f9feb13aab5e068dd086024169b3c13141Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hezyed2tv7cyfwy8jmk7xqtkju2z4v2w6eec5zvympjg5ctgawcs3mllj8 op_cert: \x9cbd6f35811f5c3c4818f7a27dcc9fcf12082595604113409e4f727a4174c5c1 op_cert_counter: 2