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 7013130 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56059423 epoch_slot_no: 158623 block_no: 7012953 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 68279 time: 2022-03-18 17:48:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14701d6919b126114523c2c3a1ff2dfe0f1540f1d2bfc914a25eef78749144aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \xbeb7fcc4b1846d7dacd624195b7a3540f1e2296f5279e54b813a08f19438daa7 op_cert_counter: 10