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 7172509 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59428916 epoch_slot_no: 72116 block_no: 7172332 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 88882 time: 2022-04-26 17:46:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ba844981127581566a90e8e1b0aa6504301672e68564b3a9d5a3e20cf88c1a8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ltwdajt7gx6jyk852nqk6l2dzef9e2txgrg3p46ekq3gv4yud6zscyxx5t op_cert: \xcc9cb875aa3d671ce7c790467726c287bff4378d49fe9d6b210e040afcafb9d0 op_cert_counter: 5