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 7048676 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 56813501 epoch_slot_no: 48701 block_no: 7048499 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 51461 time: 2022-03-27 11:16:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x370c7b01442308e7be4ad93cefb78ccf27e7d2c131e48d8a3d1e35c7a92e9aa8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ltwdajt7gx6jyk852nqk6l2dzef9e2txgrg3p46ekq3gv4yud6zscyxx5t op_cert: \xcc9cb875aa3d671ce7c790467726c287bff4378d49fe9d6b210e040afcafb9d0 op_cert_counter: 5