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 6712217 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49680423 epoch_slot_no: 259623 block_no: 6712040 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 4054 time: 2022-01-03 21:51:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd32413ebf03ba546d5251e16d97643e30a2048c1d1c7ecfc4aca8f8d0dabd177Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dp6u0vcx693plp3dg4agltuntrzn2fyt75mfcgc83w5aguu0gexs3mxmm2 op_cert: \x5b0960a55e4cae257cc8692aaffbc0afa1083366bac2ea50f9c1213252f88fcc op_cert_counter: 6