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 7028121 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 56382745 epoch_slot_no: 49945 block_no: 7027944 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 80125 time: 2022-03-22 11:37:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b7a09a1bb4f3855a615c56922bfa35d37bfb21df7a47cafbed5b4d1c3658592Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rpe8smeujgprr4zh7lkpap3uuafzf6tncgsnvl429tpmt6r35wyqy87aph op_cert: \x5c78523842b08b6918037a065cb4301043c31f31cf379ed4163c608f01509906 op_cert_counter: 7