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 7150773 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58966946 epoch_slot_no: 42146 block_no: 7150596 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 78962 time: 2022-04-21 09:27:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17a31c43c6b3c5bf4a40e176c34034f5b17d08faec8b25b7cbfcfeeb1a8e58f3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gwdurtpzkdz3tyqcnhj4pedz6e7mtdqa4ta7t6808alqy5h0qa8qcsa246 op_cert: \x83fafe9477b4734617956f5693d9390cf9218ae1ba07e034a3923bdc74c3b3aa op_cert_counter: 6