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 7096043 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 57808645 epoch_slot_no: 179845 block_no: 7095866 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 80193 time: 2022-04-07 23:42:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0df197b5abdb7d72a092f3b2cd81ceb80f4a9cce2bed12e109f6c34a23497eaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nyd5vhrglpm490gtp72tyqxdjusw3jk8cmafy8m05m582yhk4r5sxux5vk op_cert: \x93de6f2868f3d62574ab4b1349623a7982a693f071e24dd4a111c16978d82765 op_cert_counter: 4