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 7166423 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 59298535 epoch_slot_no: 373735 block_no: 7166246 slot_leader_id: 4898788 size: 9326 time: 2022-04-25 05:33:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e4d669f38a3f385bd7bac5a1c9096dab2c32001ed5e5000da2bcad2a9d8b7eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15zvgmteq0qgwmelmhvjlwh483smhf2j06dscurg0gwp70t98fwcsc5v5k3 op_cert: \xab15674c116ffa241589a067de9f32ff903aaa6d6cbd087b1c09c0125fa384a4 op_cert_counter: 8