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 7029013 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 56401466 epoch_slot_no: 68666 block_no: 7028836 slot_leader_id: 4574784 size: 79155 time: 2022-03-22 16:49:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0435a630b0b9b28d13e4ad7b03667b654ab01cb51e00235d3b4a6fdd14078efBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x3g028rycpwt779a50d8e4jgfyzrv9qtykp82ak8xnef3clx277q05les4 op_cert: \xec9cd72a8c1402595b3f4f9c94007cb65a6bfecb76f7d5d0ed3e14d22a3e4168 op_cert_counter: 9