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 7008376 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 55962828 epoch_slot_no: 62028 block_no: 7008199 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 79972 time: 2022-03-17 14:58:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaceea5e1d05bedb2d6d31cf8703f8dd082ef3e30268e97839a6a9fcfc7d446aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lycttp5zrt79d2jz4nay0z2ku70rw4zpe0dlvrw3y53n63rw454s954w0d op_cert: \x7ab67e4d1d52a73de3c438d2edeab76cc924de51e17a7c7b6e4663b8ccacd51d op_cert_counter: 18