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 7012868 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 56054144 epoch_slot_no: 153344 block_no: 7012691 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 52677 time: 2022-03-18 16:20:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb505182d4df790bb5f447e2c6b5a8e6576ccac4de39c4ec6acdea41acc1c58Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xedf60ca9bb97fe979e5d05f3f419bffd78e478517865335052e93e78afcc118b op_cert_counter: 8