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 6720045 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49842043 epoch_slot_no: 421243 block_no: 6719868 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 21861 time: 2022-01-05 18:45:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41bd5500fc2365a6b797024734d1cc31406e6fa868411a12d00c62781324271dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \x83c00dc84784fcf4af61f327dc2de5569ea56297bb580e40e532d580afa71fe7 op_cert_counter: 7