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 7083078 Details
Epoch: 330 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 57535920 epoch_slot_no: 339120 block_no: 7082901 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 75120 time: 2022-04-04 19:56:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35841d8a3e9149d622b71ec2b98f33e2748a7c63ac52b7b4a5f88385c4b24e9cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x716ac32888d52e84efcf75399e237189fccc53e97826eb3f884c08037be80076 op_cert_counter: 4