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 7025485 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 56324972 epoch_slot_no: 424172 block_no: 7025308 slot_leader_id: 5336749 size: 79294 time: 2022-03-21 19:34:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ed620b9c0278e5f21e9dd9e921d5c90939fbe4ad1b6e4f7e75a26f45c3aeaafBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14vwcdtnq5e5r92eyp2jyqrcq3xrr3lumnwkl4keqlm8kzwvdef6surhyf4 op_cert: \x5973e929b266ccf1e4746f90f34b95bed56699eba9f9f61b3931ff7ec0ca83ef op_cert_counter: 5