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 7021213 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56231870 epoch_slot_no: 331070 block_no: 7021036 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 79954 time: 2022-03-20 17:42:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431bf51c9ac6cab1cef18568549f5f962e8ec0d0a2fdbbb6a3ae351ad49cf8d2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xdd09860f00976275e69a6766d2b5cf8c986712e5ef56e191db499d15d4deeb56 op_cert_counter: 7