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 7052475 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 56893215 epoch_slot_no: 128415 block_no: 7052298 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 58193 time: 2022-03-28 09:25:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x632dd91514f96ed88fac2687cf8be7c4d8c2636734ebed4c25cb92f266e37eaaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xbdd9da02bf435094d32527dd857c2ddc4e84a89aabdb14cab59f9cc6481c7977 op_cert_counter: 1647626902