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 7040635 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 56644002 epoch_slot_no: 311202 block_no: 7040458 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 78654 time: 2022-03-25 12:11:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf811f42a7c39d3c087232596764a1c7defd126d6575ce4d40e284e4c14952eafBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1c2lexrd2suefkzu06y3u0hkxvfau9avdvcj9mf6m7se6n5s3r73s6h0rc4 op_cert: \xa54ce83173e2e70fdb18c705416206ab33443afd1013ecf04044992db29b449b op_cert_counter: 7