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 6702098 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 49468376 epoch_slot_no: 47576 block_no: 6701921 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 18711 time: 2022-01-01 10:57:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x479d0a823a565ed79de44b928c6db2f5878f0ac0969e1f1ae44636e8bbbdf213Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w88ysntmut0q69lc03ca42437wtqsc9uxn3prh0d5wzucx4k4jeqcm30wx op_cert: \xfc38ace568525fc4fcc235eebd1676f74da2b1ef5972c4cffcae5c44599cbc22 op_cert_counter: 1