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 7183249 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59652899 epoch_slot_no: 296099 block_no: 7183072 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 52270 time: 2022-04-29 07:59:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85e5c0dd8b4fd635de54031731fc5e87dbda649de6b7a1890c916688f6d362b7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19gmufrhrf94khyzgy6hkgwvpr3e388mc7cvqd2knnvcj9jel38nqr0z7ew op_cert: \x1619a56435742f6579846a643860957cc3646b68953941afbe3011a6d7c3550f op_cert_counter: 5