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 7162025 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59205562 epoch_slot_no: 280762 block_no: 7161848 slot_leader_id: 5871596 size: 77811 time: 2022-04-24 03:44:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x439580a5841eee52d5c005e4f2b533f0e8451b2c324953b7f272e5fd2973379dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1meqa9qlyd2ngxcasp20x8f9h5kfuk8ntutdqxfme24xd6sue52gq4k6749 op_cert: \x226815e08d94781c387664d3722b5d837dc0038b04b27bd43fcc06dec22ca140 op_cert_counter: 11