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 7008906 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 55973487 epoch_slot_no: 72687 block_no: 7008729 slot_leader_id: 6447896 size: 44460 time: 2022-03-17 17:56:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357091f95a711986a8b2c70d174b6ef2a5460c8a1a3082b3a2e912998d20a062Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1euldmrw0f7n70dyglx8l00cf9j39f8v4uztk9m2kgxs4ce3uy20qkvxtp9 op_cert: \x7e5687b0511d6cfbe89decaf782bd1425ece1e649be8071ce2eaf615995237ce op_cert_counter: 1