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 7172861 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59436788 epoch_slot_no: 79988 block_no: 7172684 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 87954 time: 2022-04-26 19:57:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd5f5c40592265fa7420f581bb92d21d94c560acfc6b4f2a6cdca818d219bb7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \xc6021480505ec323827db7bbeb9ac7f88aa6b7af2bd5e2653f4753d24bf013f1 op_cert_counter: 8