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 7178536 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59553414 epoch_slot_no: 196614 block_no: 7178359 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 52397 time: 2022-04-28 04:21:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd038360977d18609decba4e29af66aadc4db1562568762da309d5ffd4e75c688Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rz8xg6xvljsywl5knlxycyzv3j0d3nyeezm6elzee958lzl9fvyqq353xd op_cert: \xfaac780806f6f2b3cd573941b72dbafc061461a61c765ba53c554c0d32138e4c op_cert_counter: 7