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 7002188 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 55830419 epoch_slot_no: 361619 block_no: 7002011 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 76083 time: 2022-03-16 02:11:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aaa9030a5348e6619f46398e4861498ebbc805c4145c5299516cdcfaa3a7d16Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vlaree565s5ewvzsvdac4ypkkcu3azj5qkdj8k3zzmaad4vg6zqsv7p0vz op_cert: \x1d8c55839aeea7a5585700f9dcb0384c8dbfa47bc43d8d4c0b51b710e5f318e6 op_cert_counter: 6