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 7012652 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 56049623 epoch_slot_no: 148823 block_no: 7012475 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 75061 time: 2022-03-18 15:05:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06d29ad917a8dbe10f765dfa4968e8fd054404470a659986d00675d574292247Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x4b74b344a7fdcd52ea8c20212a9dea146ab1b9a8c11bba7d86636caea34bba61 op_cert_counter: 8