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 7196497 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 59935225 epoch_slot_no: 146425 block_no: 7196320 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 87982 time: 2022-05-02 14:25:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ec565256824585239a27d0efba8fc0549c6eef2738042d649db0f4bda5bb619Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17mlaavlqhxtm4azju76rlpk70yzqskzat72wmxav6cxv826d9rgsuefvda op_cert: \x01015dd7a64f55ae92eebcc54da84b0849ff09ae8ea4d4bcb909feb5a608abb8 op_cert_counter: 9