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 7054538 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 56936429 epoch_slot_no: 171629 block_no: 7054361 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 55334 time: 2022-03-28 21:25:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb51416b22147c87d5e9b77c2a0a1eb297a2de6b7347a6c466c6b81f773ae5370Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xdd09860f00976275e69a6766d2b5cf8c986712e5ef56e191db499d15d4deeb56 op_cert_counter: 7