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 7108702 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58071914 epoch_slot_no: 11114 block_no: 7108525 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 75005 time: 2022-04-11 00:50:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0a0fa5ce6195842b496a21d9416dfe38310414688af4a0767c2e4b88e21c071Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x716ac32888d52e84efcf75399e237189fccc53e97826eb3f884c08037be80076 op_cert_counter: 4