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 7006133 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 55914410 epoch_slot_no: 13610 block_no: 7005956 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 79598 time: 2022-03-17 01:31:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf947ebfb5035bb6dfbd3bf5c5f7577a9542a61108fb181b8a7ab755c8fd6adf5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 4