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 7069729 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 57258480 epoch_slot_no: 61680 block_no: 7069552 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 79087 time: 2022-04-01 14:52:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64529d36a49890f8031669fda1b3e50f8b60192290ea8f7a7b6826fa9984dcd9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t9rhj4pxmlmem2th6pa8lwwpnrn38vs8jlvxqmf85fhnum5smksshhxpq0 op_cert: \x876a55111e509cc2e33029a425399361a5fa4f9b3a5418b97fbb5a79742e8079 op_cert_counter: 12