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 7069215 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 57247512 epoch_slot_no: 50712 block_no: 7069038 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 78697 time: 2022-04-01 11:50:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa639e9f11a6fe9c7b2a2af18bfece323d02d5a9a65c5afb51a4186b18f572b52Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tawdpfmgzkefrmg603n2cq047d5fj8cs0d4csce4xrxzzst444tsvwet66 op_cert: \x1c6d23bfbfd1bd2ca6130998b6bb54bee3bc17c9961357ee56eeaeb2eedf41c1 op_cert_counter: 7