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 7040759 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56646502 epoch_slot_no: 313702 block_no: 7040582 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 75650 time: 2022-03-25 12:53:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x507c6f1fe6078625cb5a4bae2396b23ee13ed7c57a85d925f447fc5bbf3961ffBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x716ac32888d52e84efcf75399e237189fccc53e97826eb3f884c08037be80076 op_cert_counter: 4