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 7180811 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59600612 epoch_slot_no: 243812 block_no: 7180634 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 84930 time: 2022-04-28 17:28:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3f6b9928ff61b0e8e31e67c7859a7b2efa163a92327538b1d6a0a10082070cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x716ac32888d52e84efcf75399e237189fccc53e97826eb3f884c08037be80076 op_cert_counter: 4