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 7168383 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59341969 epoch_slot_no: 417169 block_no: 7168206 slot_leader_id: 5344649 size: 77302 time: 2022-04-25 17:37:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b7d5c015684e038e10ab7b49eff04cf7e41fcf32d8f5b90733d4fc57a5350f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajdmwaj3dnkk995hmjle2v5tkfje4l4qmhx4cvly5qxhc0lefccqnacfwh op_cert: \x6ae3b243be9e00756c0ef825a1cfa92cbef60669b19df925f902b557a9f5a6f5 op_cert_counter: 10