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 7058770 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 57027994 epoch_slot_no: 263194 block_no: 7058593 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 74171 time: 2022-03-29 22:51:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f2829d67486a12657cfd7d703260dbc25ace40b598cca06b480b804e46d157Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x8ad17b9118c2ddcccca48b6fd9095f6291f05d2c7e878b740004adaa5070cc6f op_cert_counter: 6