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 7572113 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67805340 epoch_slot_no: 240540 block_no: 7571936 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 79100 time: 2022-08-01 16:33:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e49b6536369042c019f5dc6a48a7d5697b11b6b49553f6640f4fb6a60bf4219Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \xf28fc8cd23ba44c74b117b9547fa4d8e940e6def6adbefae0cd3d3f4e4780ccb op_cert_counter: 7