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 7049715 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 56835118 epoch_slot_no: 70318 block_no: 7049538 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 40794 time: 2022-03-27 17:16:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b929e7d9a15113627d4efe16e73b8596a40a42b49ce30bb4cc7d55745cc1f4bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1c2lexrd2suefkzu06y3u0hkxvfau9avdvcj9mf6m7se6n5s3r73s6h0rc4 op_cert: \xa54ce83173e2e70fdb18c705416206ab33443afd1013ecf04044992db29b449b op_cert_counter: 7