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 7180544 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59595450 epoch_slot_no: 238650 block_no: 7180367 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 87067 time: 2022-04-28 16:02:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a559e4d3d75c245d0fd43a5a784bc1a0120e443c48b57ddfbc5d1d4ffc7a4e5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x1ecf2ff60cb4c4e84c40e52503a156dcc7d293ba8a2b33f7664e63d9ce05c838 op_cert_counter: 9