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 7074521 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 57359162 epoch_slot_no: 162362 block_no: 7074344 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 65617 time: 2022-04-02 18:50:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf1a5a03843c6b1531ce007f920afbea4985bf6f03ca4e9b8a7770797e37f6feBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u8nxdxurzxp4ug6t489796wukth5f7wfu6l4m85cznha923ekllq0wct2e op_cert: \x4142572734cc77e302f58aeef0d6cab251b53ef9091607a54a04f7c9e8a0f412 op_cert_counter: 16