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 7061414 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57084334 epoch_slot_no: 319534 block_no: 7061237 slot_leader_id: 5668147 size: 74471 time: 2022-03-30 14:30:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a7738b21f0f22d262aa5c14acfd607d896f4631f4d131c28a45ba4df0edff17Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15uff8868sy699m746h8junr3svjhgmyfv0h5qld5apuflkrh7pdsrxp705 op_cert: \xa2adc9b22ca4c5e663a1d6b5cb34f96b645ac55c5524559b26231dc1bcdd36a6 op_cert_counter: 2