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 7022075 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 56250872 epoch_slot_no: 350072 block_no: 7021898 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 35801 time: 2022-03-20 22:59:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c882ac512d751d6d678954bb51a3a617bc0c8dd448bb0cec0b0e4c21acfefebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rz8xg6xvljsywl5knlxycyzv3j0d3nyeezm6elzee958lzl9fvyqq353xd op_cert: \xfaac780806f6f2b3cd573941b72dbafc061461a61c765ba53c554c0d32138e4c op_cert_counter: 7