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 7018868 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 56182443 epoch_slot_no: 281643 block_no: 7018691 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 75071 time: 2022-03-20 03:58:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x472b0cc8865070021f0837eeff0e8e577f18305f2c23a1e7f143ce7619f86360Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggwfsd8e8n2z46z6t660zkl3k8vg5yh07rcuhue6xq9lfl2vhscqmnehd4 op_cert: \x938787eb56f90aafab436ccc3ccf54dbcbca7ec278945a89760b5a63c5f89442 op_cert_counter: 6