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 7171712 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59412515 epoch_slot_no: 55715 block_no: 7171535 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 87432 time: 2022-04-26 13:13:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae54ec353473614a06f1e5ffd339586a4a8c2e8e017e81e6743090b7b8665f74Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x9e9be76c3137593cafed086fb8412bc9166208adcf3e46c94aa19fde15552e28 op_cert_counter: 9