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 7074850 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 57366027 epoch_slot_no: 169227 block_no: 7074673 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 56387 time: 2022-04-02 20:45:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb6ee40dc1f4989a3a55e1cbe04bb2c0b4257a74738b09f9698be5996b36ea42Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \xbeb7fcc4b1846d7dacd624195b7a3540f1e2296f5279e54b813a08f19438daa7 op_cert_counter: 10