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 7044013 Details
Epoch: 328 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 56713618 epoch_slot_no: 380818 block_no: 7043836 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 75630 time: 2022-03-26 07:31:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7217e0ff7892688747222b237dce25a0ee0b11917b0a26511c3232a860b17c32Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x716ac32888d52e84efcf75399e237189fccc53e97826eb3f884c08037be80076 op_cert_counter: 4