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 7018791 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 56180831 epoch_slot_no: 280031 block_no: 7018614 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 79027 time: 2022-03-20 03:32:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea1877a1b1eb20f1a45ad638587957523d949395895f5d9178478c051460eaefBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xbf2fb39afd8801c752a65055f334e04a26c126d9d4ac4762ef23065d089f5e0a op_cert_counter: 8