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 6720117 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 49843322 epoch_slot_no: 422522 block_no: 6719940 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 69781 time: 2022-01-05 19:06:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17fa8f093087f6f55c8cc2602cef4573dcc79a906190a0d7a55f8d8423a1035bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x1e8b685abdde1e2fbb7bfca9e22803a986118d11b52b5a50aeb4bb0c2ed8ed5f op_cert_counter: 3