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 7093266 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 57750238 epoch_slot_no: 121438 block_no: 7093089 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 59997 time: 2022-04-07 07:28:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bead53ff504a7e389e111b4ddc6a4df393c8a438f81dc242cb1405978e4ce15Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xdd09860f00976275e69a6766d2b5cf8c986712e5ef56e191db499d15d4deeb56 op_cert_counter: 7