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 7171957 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59417500 epoch_slot_no: 60700 block_no: 7171780 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 86255 time: 2022-04-26 14:36:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x326bf1ab1ac782b52cdd255a2e375fc349636fa306bfdeb3b2c9a87b120ad836Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tk8arggze6yrypa3sv3s8fxzqvnc5s6g6fp2ledgtqu453f204lsjesn39 op_cert: \x30e7acec9224f2669676b85a09529a7f10b87f04f246aadbaa5a6d568ebdbe93 op_cert_counter: 5