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 7102761 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 57945729 epoch_slot_no: 316929 block_no: 7102584 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 44692 time: 2022-04-09 13:47:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13db622c17b059cb7cecb66bb4483a260a8657e1655fcbfad2c91f9876c5078bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \x1ea4f700f4e889a9270a220c04020a3925e9f41c73299329b07fd8b098c02782 op_cert_counter: 11