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 7069579 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57255301 epoch_slot_no: 58501 block_no: 7069402 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 51460 time: 2022-04-01 13:59:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72fbec751a22eb84c59e4c490775a74c12b9c6e666c47a7c47e2270b7f71eef4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \x5228b7aa480aee3e42ea3a4824e7041230cd86853ed5e819273eaefd57ebeef9 op_cert_counter: 8