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 7191538 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 59830261 epoch_slot_no: 41461 block_no: 7191361 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 26081 time: 2022-05-01 09:15:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a8d2963a3e9f49528f606020f8155ff26320763d3027c4b61bf59d479a7430bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12985ww0m8m62c9swggnwnf36h38vc9jjd4mdvtcu3suuyvfcw97swhgdv8 op_cert: \xf5ada8c3c7029a91f6a84d5883d389ee1d5e8a8093321d53e1bc798224d83402 op_cert_counter: 7