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 7082331 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 57520500 epoch_slot_no: 323700 block_no: 7082154 slot_leader_id: 7069145 size: 69196 time: 2022-04-04 15:39:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae1fcfe06b4842f081296a1a13e5c572e9381d77fa551da1c273c75f55edd263Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18ye4zrqp5kqcl5w356wnueep5emygm0dlh44d247uxdazvk4mwqshdcsa5 op_cert: \xb528fbf77a5f23316a2c89d0fb5a9601a10dd73955ab73c4c0518ea504f81858 op_cert_counter: 1