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 7099578 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 57880971 epoch_slot_no: 252171 block_no: 7099401 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 67991 time: 2022-04-08 19:47:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88fd2a692e48d7091969b40fed7bd5d542a73eb60eba9c12d0f543cb4c58ffbcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \x7ac5199749f8975131a38fb53d07d7f7c47147f0967404740de4b6feb7ee9560 op_cert_counter: 1