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 7191701 Details
Epoch: 336Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 59833502
epoch_slot_no: 44702
block_no: 7191524
slot_leader_id: 5386265
size: 57529
time: 2022-05-01 10:09:53
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x09e7ff35cd4b29ceee38c9ee802d3871b1aaecf3fb11eca935b33a4cc9935e1c
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19pgzfsyh5yyz8cpmpf6ua9lgwty2xpmkq9u6y3yzkghvuwe63egqjfaervop_cert: \x6fafcf052636e82ed68b7c6fa35531cecf43ffe8ab4615e193af0e03a77f234e
op_cert_counter: 5