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 7149807 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 58946014 epoch_slot_no: 21214 block_no: 7149630 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 80031 time: 2022-04-21 03:38:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710ff54ae1a244ad93474d642f3370dc1dd013d4eecf98a6bc67cf012b88f190Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xdd09860f00976275e69a6766d2b5cf8c986712e5ef56e191db499d15d4deeb56 op_cert_counter: 7