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 7096308 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 57813573 epoch_slot_no: 184773 block_no: 7096131 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 78219 time: 2022-04-08 01:04:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe232bbc7279b1ff0e78662c7ec9741a581b0e8fcfcdca7a31686b833066f4971Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggwfsd8e8n2z46z6t660zkl3k8vg5yh07rcuhue6xq9lfl2vhscqmnehd4 op_cert: \x938787eb56f90aafab436ccc3ccf54dbcbca7ec278945a89760b5a63c5f89442 op_cert_counter: 6