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 7081338 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 57500002 epoch_slot_no: 303202 block_no: 7081161 slot_leader_id: 5046987 size: 29921 time: 2022-04-04 09:58:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdc0f3d9e4401e5166fc73faccb5ef06ac5c89a00ddee7579a37df286bd934aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ktz2vt3uf80nvurujneenuck98l5pgqedy95jt5w39pfj5dk44usawdh8z op_cert: \x27f568cfe60b6309e94ee28f1da1554678bbf6b63c784cee8f3d59d6b42a527b op_cert_counter: 6