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 6723217 Details
Epoch: 313 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 49911001 epoch_slot_no: 58201 block_no: 6723040 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 70972 time: 2022-01-06 13:54:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99f0c5a291eb73c610a203078b23fd8282b7cdb2d360a2c32dcab5bd0a614eabBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x8bc6564dde1e982ad359441fdb33078d6f190c9b22ac1cdb1dff8b2b413d78d2 op_cert_counter: 5