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 7171200 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59402084 epoch_slot_no: 45284 block_no: 7171023 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 84316 time: 2022-04-26 10:19:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd401dc89bebbba1dec1455cf2380c55fa4442eb1a0467928dd534f62a019dec8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jyapxqrqfccqchjd6x5a049j6u53dqv5l264u98hqqxwdgn9ngjqhj2276 op_cert: \xdf4555bdd2a4705537b246042b7a5464fabb36397ed1e8e9f2a1c69184f8ca3d op_cert_counter: 7