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 7088820 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 57657242 epoch_slot_no: 28442 block_no: 7088643 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 34701 time: 2022-04-06 05:38:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76e1e2f8fb9c0b5221f383a64fb95e6adf216fe5ae00dfb2e5ad75be8e5ab8a2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17qzz805y9v4vvpg7z40zvrdv6lke33xj30svzpcr2247xj8c4n4sqe7sm3 op_cert: \xd540b3c981aded9baac9a4c0aa809a993a065a0fc4560800f135da4f8c4bf6c5 op_cert_counter: 4