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 6685482 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 49129598 epoch_slot_no: 140798 block_no: 6685305 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 6813 time: 2021-12-28 12:51:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0babbeb669087efe32b82445062004c4286386c83c760bd1c4950879408a9b6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x1e8b685abdde1e2fbb7bfca9e22803a986118d11b52b5a50aeb4bb0c2ed8ed5f op_cert_counter: 3