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 7192141 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59843270 epoch_slot_no: 54470 block_no: 7191964 slot_leader_id: 6467092 size: 86225 time: 2022-05-01 12:52:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde71c78c6c03025f42f35814b0411bcc49f516aec3726bd525fea8d8149cd240Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk174akktum8fge8re3gljekfd584tjatv27xsf6d3995f4ylz8tafsp55f0f op_cert: \xf1bf7a523f46656c23570b6f4440cbb5ded6d9adfbb26e60567e1e311c222478 op_cert_counter: 3