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 7191912 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 59838570 epoch_slot_no: 49770 block_no: 7191735 slot_leader_id: 5386156 size: 47678 time: 2022-05-01 11:34:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8ffe5792488f6e57d5d420fd635c057af26d7e24071cae3a58546941e37136Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lzn59e98dr57vxem3jq5u7mpenlznjhw3y420tfjcwf4mmtgr27q3708u0 op_cert: \x3fb50811af2cdceb491b9e33d07a1305e5b19c78dee00a345fa75c3675eea7ed op_cert_counter: 5