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 7151094 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58973408 epoch_slot_no: 48608 block_no: 7150917 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 35105 time: 2022-04-21 11:14:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf7c7ca0161a7d9de5f3d02a4d2cdd936b7019adf37b2654cc7f1a30e6da30abBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 4