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 7092642 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 57737180 epoch_slot_no: 108380 block_no: 7092465 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 58220 time: 2022-04-07 03:51:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x497196530ab043a691714b66a68e5db11731b91cabf1ef96e58c1efeebff0ca5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x1ecf2ff60cb4c4e84c40e52503a156dcc7d293ba8a2b33f7664e63d9ce05c838 op_cert_counter: 9