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 7041826 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56668487 epoch_slot_no: 335687 block_no: 7041649 slot_leader_id: 6410463 size: 76723 time: 2022-03-25 18:59:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ea233fbec29a2030d5eccce77329501ddfa451a37f1b74270a4077ab8dda987Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s8t3sufcflgggj66mfxsmkujnuwj36rj0pwpmxvsz2swg4m85jnq466ur3 op_cert: \x61b53aacbc3da9f56052016cc9b473dd84379ee397deaa64510177304f3102eb op_cert_counter: 5