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 7004042 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55869646 epoch_slot_no: 400846 block_no: 7003865 slot_leader_id: 4963072 size: 78975 time: 2022-03-16 13:05:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfef971ec6b16d6501ed11e31620ceb6f7c939840147468489d83360481d7209Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dl59hndn0nlz9hryax4rd6quq8njrjva9fx7aylj78spk3xks3dsugmqf7 op_cert: \x9efb7a177b81ff01dbe6bbccfc618ccd0025c8d8dfaa2642dcde2558c0e7f78a op_cert_counter: 6