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 7168054 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59334704 epoch_slot_no: 409904 block_no: 7167877 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 79741 time: 2022-04-25 15:36:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c6dda6a464bb8ab0f6c4c8a560b05dc90b5333687ecee9d9a07fd7f2eb8d3e8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xdd09860f00976275e69a6766d2b5cf8c986712e5ef56e191db499d15d4deeb56 op_cert_counter: 7