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 7156366 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 59083905 epoch_slot_no: 159105 block_no: 7156189 slot_leader_id: 4794341 size: 77675 time: 2022-04-22 17:56:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcaf96db805258e84c40b9e7be1617ec210ae54f650199e5c05f452710055788Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hnkdcm6y67amyfnhu4gv2n77496wxmnznke6fqdan53j20mc6jjq7q98e6 op_cert: \x0fc093414a0f45e31439bf5fefb4739b1593f383c786b9d28e8bedab1838c611 op_cert_counter: 15