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 7027722 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 56374371 epoch_slot_no: 41571 block_no: 7027545 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 59212 time: 2022-03-22 09:17:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b911062ffd6833a68d627333d170df8a5be92e72ff4c132cffd14c2ba3e2a50Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xedf60ca9bb97fe979e5d05f3f419bffd78e478517865335052e93e78afcc118b op_cert_counter: 8