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 7080534 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 57482867 epoch_slot_no: 286067 block_no: 7080357 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 80111 time: 2022-04-04 05:12:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb062e0bd701c604bb32e6e6a7e123cc7f9bd2c1c846a3b6701a645a38f4a87eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hurwaadlhm7jaaerv8z3pj6d30x4w0pasrvh83nz2rflja8w5ftqnuycng op_cert: \x557afa3d99568e2bb264ac83b42c074f375649a55ee600be3cab2b8d7d44b4cf op_cert_counter: 5