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 7014004 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 56077008 epoch_slot_no: 176208 block_no: 7013827 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 74642 time: 2022-03-18 22:41:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ee8c5e048ad6539771a29403fd734e054b8a6f24290bb1e777d6d1e2c50fe8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lycttp5zrt79d2jz4nay0z2ku70rw4zpe0dlvrw3y53n63rw454s954w0d op_cert: \x7ab67e4d1d52a73de3c438d2edeab76cc924de51e17a7c7b6e4663b8ccacd51d op_cert_counter: 18