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 6710425 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 49642375 epoch_slot_no: 221575 block_no: 6710248 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 49665 time: 2022-01-03 11:17:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc694f2c0e99a277b6519762bb52201acf5658ebfd223604e59e3a73451057712Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpvwt8y4pkkexhanfxyldv60lvz4dquzayvu3vfdt65p086akj2qaq70ra op_cert: \x4642e497b934d5ff641dd1b5715a9ac3d3f053961ff2be74d69e0ed7528f02b1 op_cert_counter: 5