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 7153626 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 59026499 epoch_slot_no: 101699 block_no: 7153449 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 44843 time: 2022-04-22 01:59:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb5ce9295c6cff1985bed469c6acf9744a57f84e29595f6a5a29cc3588c31a45Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \x1ea4f700f4e889a9270a220c04020a3925e9f41c73299329b07fd8b098c02782 op_cert_counter: 11