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 7065706 Details
Epoch: 329 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 57174951 epoch_slot_no: 410151 block_no: 7065529 slot_leader_id: 5449547 size: 58028 time: 2022-03-31 15:40:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e2f2e8aca1b10a8d7a9bf942a3b9b6c3d4626cf2e54e2462cc6116d1957489Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ez0v4ln4xj4hehp9hvjpjt589u088mn6cryp9yj58mp9m2ju95fs6c8qyz op_cert: \x140fd63d562494a312a63b19afaeb9a581d1521cabd933024a7c5724d91bebfd op_cert_counter: 5