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 7004131 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55871655 epoch_slot_no: 402855 block_no: 7003954 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 70589 time: 2022-03-16 13:39:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacae946be17132934fe3b5397d1b53546d59a09d05ba221b63a0ca8409be3445Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gentgp95j4c5eevqrh0gnsxunr7suzjexsrymkd5ddmvuf8hxssqksqq5j op_cert: \xe1a98fec441f3a4ff6cb4f8d2d562deaa22b9dca465098d8f072b9263ef7a214 op_cert_counter: 5