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 7152109 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 58994766 epoch_slot_no: 69966 block_no: 7151932 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 80222 time: 2022-04-21 17:10:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4162fd6263f60e99f1de19d960a8877275610cb10e6d4abe826f9b0826a6eafdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xcdde9dc33942e8779578f192d5e9a4248bda9fccdd09b8405a2b1b8ecd67e417 op_cert_counter: 9