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 7511013 Details
Epoch: 351 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 66514910 epoch_slot_no: 246110 block_no: 7510836 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 82427 time: 2022-07-17 18:06:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2f05cc1103922ef6c36b2f8a025288b6b036f5530e8725bce2c1f0603144012Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yx0wlq38wts5edet68apfdh8jxmjwkekmt40rtexfp2melwlq3wqhqemz0 op_cert: \xbcec54a1a87420ae1f6870f831da29d8f823a090675bc6d050ed3db46e215458 op_cert_counter: 1656732616