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 7065630 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 57173365 epoch_slot_no: 408565 block_no: 7065453 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 69668 time: 2022-03-31 15:14:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd216f71687a6ae9e7d3338a5591bd5f516ffe57a1ac95770e82c34d6ad7fb088Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ttfmw3qerarz90hw68y2vcfajkvu53tq039lgdrhr5cqrz889rjsjs2t7m op_cert: \xccde80931e4442b8325053f561c6c81807c679265cc04ef745ee2d3443c3a9bc op_cert_counter: 7