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 7171242 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 59402980 epoch_slot_no: 46180 block_no: 7171065 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 62996 time: 2022-04-26 10:34:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43d7b32624f2009c122611f4ac49211f282589a68a1d531b90fd2501efdebbdcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s3hssxtpjdjc9amqn9wqn6dfyzujsv8jrk6pkl4esfpp99v48ujsflsn70 op_cert: \x9d79d08b1a63268e7410a6fd21ca8b69919d271c231338575851669f19cf1dc3 op_cert_counter: 9