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 7108078 Details
Epoch: 331 Number of transactions in block: 101 slot_no: 58058757 epoch_slot_no: 429957 block_no: 7107901 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 78471 time: 2022-04-10 21:10:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2196e9a88fff05bacaae292a9b6bf115ed7b17dcdd0332f404110fe9a698b8eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \xdd09860f00976275e69a6766d2b5cf8c986712e5ef56e191db499d15d4deeb56 op_cert_counter: 7