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 7180719 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59598850 epoch_slot_no: 242050 block_no: 7180542 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 86955 time: 2022-04-28 16:59:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2393fe681b0c7a234c39fcad4216e2dfbe8309863c68bb60609bd72867b0f2bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1skdrf0m3zwdl5udrvfjuwhe72qau4wnv552c7ttmsqvw0uu6hgcqw3h20c op_cert: \x21ffcc80d553109ef132d7e261ed13acd3ac2cb4b72ad37a285b70eada3757ae op_cert_counter: 8