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 7053040 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56904406 epoch_slot_no: 139606 block_no: 7052863 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 72536 time: 2022-03-28 12:31:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa7a76e4895cf9b7348dd4df951822d8fd70cd3fc9acd0cd880605771640719fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hgpvnqzcskr8kskzyq2eqvnxavcw6u384ujeejannqz55sppv0qshc6j3a op_cert: \xeae4415524ceaed4a7bb0df3784320536cb12eafd7f5826d98ee22498e2707d7 op_cert_counter: 6