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 7167760 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 59328002 epoch_slot_no: 403202 block_no: 7167583 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 78685 time: 2022-04-25 13:44:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x817bdc2fffabb9994121675863188a47311c409ab3f9a3efdba9228dab4a818cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x1ecf2ff60cb4c4e84c40e52503a156dcc7d293ba8a2b33f7664e63d9ce05c838 op_cert_counter: 9