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 7031498 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 56454167 epoch_slot_no: 121367 block_no: 7031321 slot_leader_id: 5118858 size: 524 time: 2022-03-23 07:27:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e33b686e91c5470d310453fb4e44b5b697b7061c2ef91ec6636df4fd175b2ecBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1auupjyf84vrng5vqea0fkul8d8mzu5jxqmmy97tjpvpmld4rqkxs85rk60 op_cert: \xa990646f2924b1e6ea861224df7bfa44dacb388768958607c817542a77478f55 op_cert_counter: 2