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 7072606 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 57317993 epoch_slot_no: 121193 block_no: 7072429 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 75699 time: 2022-04-02 07:24:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaf1a20a00f3c06484526dfb16cad490dbfd33a457b7f76d57180c9ec83e8cdaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xbdd9da02bf435094d32527dd857c2ddc4e84a89aabdb14cab59f9cc6481c7977 op_cert_counter: 1647626902