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 7090099 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 57684052 epoch_slot_no: 55252 block_no: 7089922 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 78863 time: 2022-04-06 13:05:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe78bcb2ab1c93fb54979ffdc6547fd5cac97464b0d888bddb1c8b94f749b5ab8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s3hssxtpjdjc9amqn9wqn6dfyzujsv8jrk6pkl4esfpp99v48ujsflsn70 op_cert: \x93a026857cb60e35e8ac9064727b66fcb1b2b2b715819866ed5230d402d95210 op_cert_counter: 8