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 7021326 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 56234143 epoch_slot_no: 333343 block_no: 7021149 slot_leader_id: 5784375 size: 76239 time: 2022-03-20 18:20:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16d735d6a393f0b375d8b86dfa6ae0822b2f04e13867ec41ddec26dd2fefd119Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk129weltr4wn66gzrx5sptmyr7k3nsyt730whjxegejk6476pcqacscyk4y6 op_cert: \x89a6e9537cde02477c5e609b88c503063f3d27789f1a2090a7a0f1a13ac4439e op_cert_counter: 3