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 7091493 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 57712863 epoch_slot_no: 84063 block_no: 7091316 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 76604 time: 2022-04-06 21:05:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f8732d190583e872d38d1d60f99938a423e5fd42d5077ff3cef3d30895fe97fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x8ad17b9118c2ddcccca48b6fd9095f6291f05d2c7e878b740004adaa5070cc6f op_cert_counter: 6