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 7002050 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 55827118 epoch_slot_no: 358318 block_no: 7001873 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 74617 time: 2022-03-16 01:16:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cf4f5d20d38fe2ff10907f58874d5b0f0dcc15e739e91586542181e314154a4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x716ac32888d52e84efcf75399e237189fccc53e97826eb3f884c08037be80076 op_cert_counter: 4