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 7070424 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57273470 epoch_slot_no: 76670 block_no: 7070247 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 58458 time: 2022-04-01 19:02:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fd0661a7e99eaa24d018453c85bbd2a35263e9beeae5d717d2ff9dccc4be2f7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rz8xg6xvljsywl5knlxycyzv3j0d3nyeezm6elzee958lzl9fvyqq353xd op_cert: \xfaac780806f6f2b3cd573941b72dbafc061461a61c765ba53c554c0d32138e4c op_cert_counter: 7