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 7074831 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 57365613 epoch_slot_no: 168813 block_no: 7074654 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 80416 time: 2022-04-02 20:38:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810a78ae3e9069673febb49a66c0ba1668081642f27342c6b03c5dff65f6f832Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1clpl885tz6tf5vnua0ad4kzzw5q85d3x4rz4v73fxwhj3t03zmyqtjzllc op_cert: \x207cd9a562f4f3968446c216ce88639e4fd709b440f8d35b4f8446b65ca45875 op_cert_counter: 6