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 6702678 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49479962 epoch_slot_no: 59162 block_no: 6702501 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 11584 time: 2022-01-01 14:10:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc81fa01dbac9f7120d7295d3f30bf92f55f75a7f136d9df2b9a2493fc5b4f391Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ztd89l825ngr7m6qnte26ffpcvzssfqxkkkzfjlwwl9rjuans7lqnlav7a op_cert: \xcb601d0ab8e107bf51c39379e35c1a0519a94507c64e0a8bdfbd96c13adcfe33 op_cert_counter: 6