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 7077347 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 57416963 epoch_slot_no: 220163 block_no: 7077170 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 15528 time: 2022-04-03 10:54:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6699584cc1f9fc1346244e4721bb01c84d094cbd138af0b73535f1d0728ae65Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \xbeb7fcc4b1846d7dacd624195b7a3540f1e2296f5279e54b813a08f19438daa7 op_cert_counter: 10