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 7168036 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59334337 epoch_slot_no: 409537 block_no: 7167859 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 76132 time: 2022-04-25 15:30:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd07e081bd5fb24b030301e2f91bd7788bcd4c120a3ae49ecce9c79bd8e15efceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x26vzuykasg47gq3mqjq3z2gjvd4e38usx4n6lenuseqn6nuw47ssge7w3 op_cert: \xad5950955824875071a976d825fa218d1ad6ea12d890b973fd12abb201d58b04 op_cert_counter: 1