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 7098845 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 57865885 epoch_slot_no: 237085 block_no: 7098668 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 16799 time: 2022-04-08 15:36:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86a2d193b515921807dc5c57cd22166c55a2cba85eb9c9f72b42cc0f649fc933Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \x1ea4f700f4e889a9270a220c04020a3925e9f41c73299329b07fd8b098c02782 op_cert_counter: 11