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 6702203 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49470347 epoch_slot_no: 49547 block_no: 6702026 slot_leader_id: 6702203 size: 6564 time: 2022-01-01 11:30:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x265fd2a73745520af7d5235ebaedf45d0d7845b595730dd6765a8732ad37ea28Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hq6kppe3gzwwnj9m8jgy8tlum5ac4a0crprdf54hwe9d0jf38e4quxn4t4 op_cert: \x367b1ec0d66d879cbd57fb621d3d9111b76f7345c16eaf5df034343cc0ab9188 op_cert_counter: 4