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 7088688 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 57654514 epoch_slot_no: 25714 block_no: 7088511 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 77242 time: 2022-04-06 04:53:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x896b6f0183e0d04e9e0ff3367a2bfdd5ba2e95e5f131909bd7d9ca43a5a73005Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x8ad17b9118c2ddcccca48b6fd9095f6291f05d2c7e878b740004adaa5070cc6f op_cert_counter: 6